16/2021

A pedagogical discourse on pedagogical sovereignty in the de facto problematic sense does not exist. The discourse on pedagogical sovereignty is largely based on the intuitive-partial reintegration and reinterpretation of knowledge established within various scientific disciplines, in particular: philosophy, history, psychology, sociology, political science and law. This applies to the definition and examination of various types of subjects of interest, including pedagogy itself, i.e. identity, authority, autonomy, individualism, reason, knowledge of various kinds (including virtual knowledge), responsibility, security and, above all, the features of power in terms of its sovereignty In this context, it seems that one should only look for what Dietrich Benner describes as the "basic structure of pedagogical thinking and action" and the specificity of the interdisciplinary status of the very question of pedagogical proprium of sovereignty in general. This article is therefore an attempt to conceptualize knowledge about the really existing abstract idea of ​​pedagogical sovereignty.

Keywords: sovereignty, pedagogical power, authority, sovereign

This article is a case study of St. Mary Magdalene’s Church in Lviv and the efforts of parishioners to regain the church for the parish and the faithful in the context of the reality of the multinational border city. Based on data obtained during interviews with various figures (Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Lviv, the Metropolitan Curia in Lviv, the parish priest of St. Maria Magdalena, the Head of the Department of Culture of the City of Lviv, the Head of the Historical Environment Protection Department of the City of Lviv, the directors of the Lviv Organ and Chamber Music Hall in Lviv, director of the Polish School of St. Mary Magdalene in Lviv and a parishioner from the parish of St. Mary Magdalene), as well as information on Ukrainian legal acts and articles in the Ukrainian and Polish press, consecutive  stages of the dispute over the recovery of the church are described. The article also considers the politicization of the dispute and discusses the activities of politicians and other actors who have been involved. Furthermore, an attempt was made to answer the question whether thirty years of Ukraine's independence resulted in either the expansion or restriction of the actual political freedom of this country, with a particular emphasis on the question of whether the country has become free from post-Soviet influence and whether it is free to such an extent that it can enforce its own law.

Keywords: historical policy, Polish-Ukrainian relations, Lviv, Ukraine,  St. Mary Magdalene’s Catholic Church in Lviv     

This paper tackles the issue of derogation of State’s international obligations in the field of human rights protection. Although derogation clauses are often included in human rights treaties, their application is regarded as an exception rather than a rule and undergo strict scrutiny as to their legality. It is universally acknowledged that such derogation is allowed in the most severe of circumstances, usually referred as “war or other public emergency threatening the life of the nation”. The Author therefore considers whether the global COVID-19 pandemic might be categorized as such and thereby justify the measures undertaken by States to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Keywords: human rights, ECHR, public emergency, derogation of human rights, SARS-CoV-2, threat to the life of the nation

We spend on average 90% of our time indoors. From the quality of the air we breathe to the materials used inside, the buildings in which we work, live and rest have a huge impact on our health and well-being. The spaces we inhabit play a key role in preventing the spread of disease. Sustainable buildings conserve natural resources, rely on good ventilation and are highly energy efficient. They reduce waste and air pollution and are built with non-toxic, sustainable materials. This article presents trends related to sustainable construction in the context of creating office spaces towards healthy, safe and flexible workplaces in pandemic and post-pandemic times.

Słowa kluczowe: green building, COVID-19, sustainability, wellbeing

The article deals with the issue of multiculturalism in current companies. The research conducted by the author intended to investigate different ways of dealing with culturally diverse teams in the work organizations.

Keywords: multiculturalism, diversity, organization