Freedom as a gift and a task: a personalistic vision of man

This article provides a profound analysis of the personalist approach to freedom, viewed not as an abstract slogan but as a fundamental gift and life task. Drawing on the work of Józef Tischner, the author argues that true freedom begins with an inner declaration of responsibility. The text explores the differences between "freedom from" and "freedom to," examining their implications for cultural anthropology and deliberative education. The reader will learn how the ethics of reciprocity and relationship building (the metaphor of home) counter the fear of autonomy. The analysis also encompasses global perspectives on agency and the psychological conditions that lead to freedom being perceived as an "unfortunate gift." This is a compendium of knowledge on how to transform the potential of freedom into real action and mature citizenship in the contemporary world.