Imelda Chłodna-Błach

Dr. hab. Imelda Chłodna-Błach, prof. KUL is a Professor at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and Department of Philosophy of Culture and Foundations of Rhetoric. With habilitation in 2016 and PhD in 2006, her work bridges rhetoric, philosophy of culture, and educational philosophy.

• Habilitation: From Paideia to High Culture (2016)
• PhD: Critique of the American Education System (2006)
• Master's: Vision of Man in Rudolf Steiner's Pedagogy (2002)

Her research explores rhetorical persuasion in diverse contexts—from political communication to film analysis—while examining the foundations of human dignity and integral development. Recent publications analyze the pedagogical role of rhetoric and classical educational traditions. She has supervised 15+ diploma theses since 2016, including studies on Joseph Ratzinger's philosophy and Quintilian's rhetorical methods.

Key trends in her 2013-2023 publications include:

• Revival of classical rhetoric in modern education
• Analysis of cultural identity through philosophical anthropology
• Examination of virtue ethics in family education
• Critique of totalitarianism through solidarity theories
• Interdisciplinary approach combining philosophy, education, and political analysis

Her work often intersects with Catholic University philosophy, exploring the cultural vision of figures like John Paul II and Mieczysław Krąpiec. She maintains an active research agenda while mentoring students in rhetorical analysis and cultural philosophy.