Prattein-Poiein-Pathein: Foundational Elements for a Personalist Understanding of Culture

Philosophical personalism has placed special emphasis on the dynamic dimension of man, identifying his actions (conscious, voluntary, and free) with his very essence. However, little or no attention has been given to the “passive” dimension, that is, the receptive and needy aspect that also characterizes the essence of the person. This study aims to recover the dimension we will call “pathetikós,” which provides elements for not only a balanced or integral view of the person but also justifies the social and cultural dimensions that are intrinsically linked to human nature in an essential way.