Conditions and Sence Horizon of Concept «Engagement» in Philosophy of E. Mounier

Abstract

This text describes the concept of engagement by the French philosopher E. Mounier. It examines the role of engagement in 20th century philosophy. The concept of engagement was brougtn in the personalisme by a german philosopher Landsberg. Mounier found it the key to undestarding the problem of personal engagement in history.
For Mounier, personality exists to cross the engagement. The engagement according to Mounier is an intimasse act and that is why it is sacred. This character of engagement gave birth to the personality that is capable to take responsibility for humanity.
By the French philosopher, the necessity of engagement was the principal vocation of her generation.