The Fourth Republic

Political Mythology and the Round Table

Joanna Włodarczyk
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Submission
ASP Katowice
Language
Polish
Source
Academic Publishing
Format
Academic Paper
Era
Early Modern: 1500—1800
Sphere
Political
Submission
ASP Katowice
Language
Polish
Source
Academic Publishing
Format
Academic Paper
Era
Early Modern: 1500—1800
Sphere
Political

The concept of myth has long been recognised as a tool to address existential uncertainties and imbue human actions with meaning. In its early forms, myth was not perceived as false, but rather as a narrative that helped make sense of the world. This understanding shifted with the emergence of political myth, a deliberate construct created to consolidate power and influence.

In this analysis, the paper examines the role of political myth within the context of the Round Table and the Fourth Republic of Poland, particularly during the political period of 2005-2007. Through the study of political speeches and election campaigns from 2005 and 2007, the paper explores how myths, often irrational in nature, are intertwined with the rational techniques employed to propagate them. This duality reveals how political narratives can be crafted to shape public perception and serve strategic objectives.

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