Podstawy aksjologiczne sfery publicznej.

Abstract

The Axiological Foundations of the Public Sphere

Abstract

The aim of the paper is to explore the role of values, norms and goods in the understanding of public sphere. Values are defined as conditions of human activity, presupposed in human praxis, deeds, setting goals. The paper attempts to answer the question what kinds of values, norms and goods function as conditions enabling the functioning and understanding of the public sphere. The role of constitutive values (sovereignty of citizens), head values (freedom, equality, peace), secondary and administrative values and goods is analyzed.

Keywords: public values, goods, norms, public sphere, public interest, institutions, strategic management.