Alfred Marek Wierzbicki

Prof. Dr. hab. Alfred Marek Wierzbicki is a distinguished professor at the Department of Ethics, Faculty of Philosophy and Sociology, University of Marie Curie-Skłodowska in Lublin (UMCS). Born on August 14, 1957 in Marynin in the Lublin Region, he maintains active academic, religious, and literary engagements with consultations listed for the Summer semester 2024/25.

His academic journey includes:

• Theology studies at Catholic University of Lublin (1976-1982), completing a master's thesis on 'The Possibility of Applying Arthur C. Danto's Analytical Philosophy of History in Theology'
• Philosophy studies at Catholic University of Lublin (1983-1986)
• Doctoral studies at International Academy of Philosophy in Liechtenstein (1986-1991)

Professor Wierzbicki's scholarly work centers on ethics, personalism, and the philosophical examination of totalitarianism, particularly through his habilitation thesis 'Philosophy and Totalitarianism. August Del Nocego's Interpretation of the Crisis of Modernity' (2005). His research consistently engages with Karol Wojtyła's philosophy and Catholic intellectual tradition while addressing contemporary issues including nationalism, antisemitism, and intercultural dialogue. The recurring themes in his work reflect deep integration of philosophical rigor with ethical commitment.

His academic leadership includes:

• Head of Department of Ethics since 2011
• Director of John Paul II Institute (2006-2014)
• Editor-in-chief of 'Ethos' quarterly
• Scientific editor of Tadeusz Styczeń SDS 'Collected Works' (vols. 1-7)

His scholarly recognition includes:

• Publication of over 150 scientific works
• Author of 6 books and editor of 5 books
• Total ministerial score of 255 for publications
• ORCID identifier: 0000-0002-9661-0828

Beyond academia, Professor Wierzbicki serves as Director of Catholic-Jewish Dialogue Center (since 2006) and East-West Dialogue Center (since 2001), while maintaining an active literary career with nine published poetry collections and regular columns in 'Gazeta Wyborcza Lublin' since 2008.