<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The conducted analysis evokes the polysemous character of the concept of laicism, which was influenced by modern political and philosophical ideas. Two positions have determined this: a diachronic one encompasses laicism as a process extended in time, and a synchronous one allows one to perceive the simultaneity of phenomena. Thus, the concept itself reveals its practical value, especially in the context of these challenges, which affect both the state crisis and the changing relationship between the State and the Church. This value is confirmed by an important place in the secular research that is based on the principles of sovereignty, equality and separation. Th us, laicism postulated and implemented in the democratic system and its reference to fundamental values should support, above all, the importance of arguments, mutual persuasion and decision-making procedures based on consensus.</p></abstract>

The conducted analysis evokes the polysemous character of the concept of laicism, which was influenced by modern political and philosophical ideas. Two positions have determined this: a diachronic one encompasses laicism as a process extended in time, and a synchronous one allows one to perceive the simultaneity of phenomena. Thus, the concept itself reveals its practical value, especially in the context of these challenges, which affect both the state crisis and the changing relationship between the State and the Church. This value is confirmed by an important place in the secular research that is based on the principles of sovereignty, equality and separation. Th us, laicism postulated and implemented in the democratic system and its reference to fundamental values should support, above all, the importance of arguments, mutual persuasion and decision-making procedures based on consensus.

Laicism: Polysemy of the Term and its Determining Functions

Polish Political Science Review

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The conducted analysis evokes the polysemous character of the concept of laicism, which was influenced by modern political and philosophical ideas. Two...

Laicism: Polysemy of the Term and its Determining Functions

Published Online: Dec 19, 2018

Page range: 82 - 91

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ppsr-2018-0006

Keywords
laicism, process vs. phenomenon of laicisation, religion, relations religion – politics, relations Church – state

© 2018 Rafał Dudała, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Laicism: Polysemy of the Term and its Determining Functions

Published Online: Dec 19, 2018

Page range: 82 - 91

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ppsr-2018-0006

Keywordslaicism, process vs. phenomenon of laicisation, religion, relations religion – politics, relations Church – state

© 2018 Rafał Dudała, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
laicism, process vs. phenomenon of laicisation, religion, relations religion – politics, relations Church – state