Logocracy - Chapter 24: Adaptation to Polish Conditions

Logocracy as the system to heal a nation torn by war, violence, and pathocracy

Tatra mountains, Poland. Tomeyk | Getty Images/iStockphoto

In this brief chapter, Lobaczewski describes some of the historical conditions affecting Poland and how these will determine the form and manner in which a logocracy could be introduced in that country. Since it pretty much stands on its own, I will only highlight in this summary a few of the ideas that stand out to me as particularly interesting.

The Polish character:

Clandestine organizations:

Democracy for Poland:

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Chapter 24: Adaptation to Polish Conditions

Poland has an extremely difficult geopolitical situation. The lack of natural borders to the east and west, which would protect our country from our neighbors’ temptations and put a damper on our own expansionist aspirations, has shaped our history. Over the centuries, Poland has been in constant conflict with its neighbors, giving way in the west to pressure from the stronger and more cunning, and pushing back against the weaker. As a result, our country has been pushed eastward relative to its original ethnic territory, losing its indigenous Polish lands. Although Poland’s eastward expansion was accomplished mostly by peaceful means, it later became the cause of protracted battles and policy errors in both directions.

The situation was largely restored as a result of the last war. However, this happened by someone else’s violence and in a brutal way, with harm to many people, including those who carried our blood. This fact, however, ends one epoch in the life of the nation and begins another. There are also those other, already mentioned, reasons for the change of epochs.

In the course of history, as a result of its location and in the face of its neighbors, the Polish nation has had to remain on armed alert. It was also in the path of great imperialist movements coming from near and far. The nation bled in defense of itself and of European civilization and Christianity. Exhausted by these wars, it later succumbed to the violence of its neighbors, whom it defended with the sacrifice of its own blood.

These conditions formed the character of a nation brave in battle, its tradition of respect for the sword and knightly virtues, as well as its contemptuous attitude towards political insight, prudence, foresighted wisdom, and cunning. These traditions do not find a deeper resonance among the contemporary young generation, and this worries us old-timers. On the other hand, however, values are gradually being born that the old Poles lacked.

When Poland became a vast power in Europe, the heirs of chivalry transformed themselves into a privileged class and gradually took over the government. But they did not develop the political wisdom necessary to meet the demands of the times. Poland became an area of foreign influence and secret societies, and with the seizure of power by Augustus III of Saxony (1696–1763), Poland effectively lost its independence. The lack of prudence of the Four-Year Sejm (1788–1792) ultimately led to the loss of the remaining attributes of independence and to the partitions.

Then, each generation of Poles had some chances to extend the scope of autonomy, or even to regain independence, if they were able to act with prudence, based on a deepened moral consciousness, and also on discerning international intrigue. Unfortunately, Poland continued to be an area of foreign subversion and in distant capitals it was decided that an uprising should be raised in Poland to tie down German or Russian forces. The nation rose up in the name of honor and homeland, and as a result, each generation bled heavily, losing its best forces and gaining further restrictions on its rights to life and autonomous development.

For a short time, the regained independence made it possible to rebuild a sense of national identity, transmit to the people the spirit of national bonding, expand education, and revive culture. Amidst hardships and mistakes, the nation learned more mature political action and rebuilt its economy. Much was done during this period, but less than a nation accustomed to thinking in terms of social and economic constructivism could achieve. Gradually we emerged from the childish disease of the nations that had regained their independence. By developing an efficient education, legal organization, and economic activity, the nation matured into creative self-government. Then a similar collusion of powers, this time ruled by men and systems with psychopathological characteristics, decided that our nation could not be allowed to mature socially, politically, and economically.

The last half-century of pathocratic bondage, difficult and degenerating, led to the destruction of the Polish noble tradition and separated us from our historical roots. It has led part of the nation into mental and moral retardation, but it has also confronted its healthy majority with a macrosocial pathological phenomenon and its great international intrigue. It has, however, forced a mental effort. It is no longer possible for Poland to return to the style of thinking that was once its great tradition, but also the cause of its doom. We have a sense of cultural emptiness. We are becoming a country with a folk civilization, which in time will bring certain values of reason and folk rationalism—safer for our future. A new style of political thinking more open to understanding the international situation and intrigue is being born. It also brought about a transformation in the religiousness of the nation, with the passing of the old shallow and ritualistic “faith of the fathers” and the emergence of beliefs based on one’s own study of the Scriptures and providing criteria for life’s decisions. In a difficult period it has been shown that the similarity of relations under the rule of an atheistic pathocracy and those under the rule of a virtually atheistic Rome give the Gospel the characteristics of realism and it becomes a source of good counsel more easily accessible to our imagination. This also contributes to the general development of cognitive capacity.

The formal regaining of independence has confronted us with phenomena that until recently were completely hidden from the nation. We must quickly learn the issues which, for example, our American compatriots have known well for a long time. The activity of secret and semi-secret institutions connected with big capital, and their strategy and intentions towards Poland must become understandable for wise politicians and society. Without this we can lose badly again. But apparently—we are making progress on this road. We are observing a kind of race between the cunning subjugation of the country and the growth of its psychological capacity for self-defense.

To find a way forward, it is necessary to appreciate the magnitude and essentiality of the historical turning point the world and our nation are undergoing. One era in our history has ended, and in the midst of difficulties and dangers, another is being born. Looking forward, we gain some optimistic motive and hope that we can enter the new times with our heads held high.

If our nation is to exist in perpetuity and live in peace while cooperating with other nations, our political system must always be more efficient, have the confidence of the people in the authorities and their better ability to make quick and purposeful decisions. On the basis of the experience of the past fifteen years, one can come to the conclusion that a democratic system will never guarantee us such a state. Such a favourable state can only be ensured by a system based on scientific knowledge of the eternal laws of nature and on psychological realism, and devised in a manner resembling modern, complex technical constructions, capable of evolutionary development and improvement. However, out of all possible varieties of logocratic system, the most efficient and disciplined form should be chosen and developed, because this is what our national character and our geopolitical position require. This is also the form of logocracy suggested by the previous chapters of this work.

At the same time, we should also bear in mind that the history of the world has entered a crucial period. Faced with the threat of nuclear catastrophe and at the same time with the development of global economic and communication ties, mankind must find a way to a controlled world peace. The formation of supranational power is not a trial-and-error process either, but the emergence of logocratic characteristics can already be seen in it. Other achievements of nations will begin to count in this new formative world, such as constructive participation in the creation of national power or the demonstration to the world of a more perfect state system. The moral and legal position of a nation, as well as the legitimacy of its powers among the nations, will become factors that significantly increase its security.

Logocracy, as a system constructed in the light of reflection on our own and other people’s experience of history, of the deliberations of ancient thinkers, and of modern scientific knowledge, should assure to our country, and possibly to a future association of countries with similar systems, a period of wise and efficient government which will heal the wounds inflicted during the period of war, violence, and pathocracy. The evolutionary nature of such a system will allow for the gradual improvement of its institutions, laws, and social practice. Such a system will tend toward forms that are more and more perfect because they are in harmony with the laws of nature and the achievements of human cognition and creativity. The vision of the logocratic future, its content and form, can fertilize the most noble minds.

But for such visions to be realized, such a system must first be put into practice, even if initially in a still imperfect form. This can be done with a well-considered plan of action, implemented with prudence and sufficient flexibility, and with respect for the will and reason of the people. It is to be doubted whether excessively radical methods can lead to the realization of a true logocracy.

Note: This work is a project of QFG/Red Pill Press and is planned to be published in book form.