Father Józef Tischner (1931-2000) - philosopher, priest, one of Poland's greatest 20th-century thinkers, a student of Roman Ingarden. From 1980 he was professor at the Pontifical Academy of Theology in Cracow. Author of many books, including 'Świat ludzkiej nadziei' (The World of Hope, 1975), 'Etyka Solidarności' (The Ethics of Solidarity, 1981), 'Polski kształt dialogu' (The Polish Shape of Dialogue, 1981), 'Spór o istnienie człowieka' (A Controversy over Human Existence, 1999), 'W krainie schorowanej wyobraźni'(In the Land of A Sick Imagination, 1997), 'Historia filozofii po góralsku' (A History of Philosophy in the Mountain Tongue, 1997). In his works he expressed his philosophical and social opinions in a spirit of tolerance, moderation, and in a persuasive and entertaining style. In 1999 he was honoured with the Order of the White Eagle.
