Community in the culture of individualism - social dilemma of our times

Abstract

Th e keynote of the undertaken considerations is an assumption that community in the culture of individualism strengthens the individual and the individual’s development. Concentration on oneself and on one’s own objectives does not exclude consciousness of other people’s needs. In the fi rst part of the study I shall present theoretical assumptions of my considerations, in the second part – results of the conducted research actions the concerning meaning of confi dence and solidarity in the life of young people, in the third part I will formulate conclusions, pointing out, among others, that confi dence is a necessary resource letting oneself manage with the presence of others.