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Ingarden (1893â1970): A Biography. Part 1: In the Mastersâ Shadow
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This biography explores the captivating life of Roman Witold Ingarden, a key figure in 20th-century philosophy. In this first English-language biography of the Polish philosopher, readers will discover the struggles and triumphs of a man shaped by mentors such as Husserl and Twardowski, navigating a turbulent world: Part 1: In the Mastersâ Shadow covers the period up to the outbreak of World War II. Drawing on unpublished archival materials, the book unveils lesser-known facets of Ingardenâs lifeâfrom his youthful passions to his academic challenges. Written in an accessible style, it invites scholars and general readers alike to connect with Ingarden as both a philosopher and a relatable human being.
RadosÅaw Kuliniak is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of WrocÅaw. He is the author of nearly 150 publications. He specializes in the history of modern and contemporary philosophy.
Mariusz Pandura, Ph.D. (2007), is a historian and classical philologist working at the University of WrocÅaw. He is the author of over 50 scholarly publications, including 28 monographs. His research focuses on the Middle Ages and intellectual history.
Mariusz Pandura, Ph.D. (2007), is a historian and classical philologist working at the University of WrocÅaw. He is the author of over 50 scholarly publications, including 28 monographs. His research focuses on the Middle Ages and intellectual history.
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Introduction
1 Student
â1 The Ingardens
â2 School Years
â3 Studies in Lwów
2 Doctor of Philosophy
â1 In Göttingen for the First Time
â2 Help from Aleksander Rosenblum
â3 Two Groundbreaking Semesters
â4 Just before the Outbreak of War
â5 Great War Begins: Studies in Vienna
â6 Once Again in Göttingen with Husserl
â7 Chasing after Husserl to Freiburg
â8 The School of Hard Knocks
â9 Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
3 Docent
â1 Towards the Reborn Poland!
â2 Moving to ToruÅ
â3 Forty-One Days of Missing Time
â4 Ingardenâs Habilitation Judgment Day
â5 First Contacts with Witkiewicz
â6 In Lwów
4 Tenured Professor
â1 Ingardenâs European Escapade
â2 Everything Started to Revolve around Twardowskiâs Decisions
â3 With Witkacy for the Second Time
â4 The Decline of Philosophy in Lwów
Bibliography
Index
Abbreviations
Introduction
1 Student
â1 The Ingardens
â2 School Years
â3 Studies in Lwów
2 Doctor of Philosophy
â1 In Göttingen for the First Time
â2 Help from Aleksander Rosenblum
â3 Two Groundbreaking Semesters
â4 Just before the Outbreak of War
â5 Great War Begins: Studies in Vienna
â6 Once Again in Göttingen with Husserl
â7 Chasing after Husserl to Freiburg
â8 The School of Hard Knocks
â9 Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
3 Docent
â1 Towards the Reborn Poland!
â2 Moving to ToruÅ
â3 Forty-One Days of Missing Time
â4 Ingardenâs Habilitation Judgment Day
â5 First Contacts with Witkiewicz
â6 In Lwów
4 Tenured Professor
â1 Ingardenâs European Escapade
â2 Everything Started to Revolve around Twardowskiâs Decisions
â3 With Witkacy for the Second Time
â4 The Decline of Philosophy in Lwów
Bibliography
Index
This book appeals to academic institutions, libraries, specialists, and general readers interested in philosophy, literary theory, and Central and Eastern European Studies, providing rich insights into Roman Ingardenâs life and legacy.