Eskapizm jako ucieczka od zniewolenia w kontekście Camino de Santiago

Abstract

The objective of this study is to show the phenomenon of escapism from  the viewpoint of an enslaved man. At the beginning it will be briefly explained what escapism is and what its types are. In this context, the triggering mechanism these multiple limitations will be discussed. In the first place it will be shown on the example of the life experience of St. John of the Cross. Next, will be explained distinction between the prison as a well-deserved punishment and the situation of a person of innocently convicted. It will be presented on the basis of functioning "New Way" project as rehabilitation of young prisoners leaving prison, through a journey along the Way of St. James in Poland. At the end will be revealed the escapist mechanisms, which caused the Israelites escape from Egypt in the context of the spirituality of the Camino de Santiago Way - pilgrimage to the St. James Apostle.