In 2019, the Ignatian Social Forum team aimed to expand on the work initiated by the Social Dictionary published in 2004. This new project, featuring contributions from both Polish and international scholars, includes over one hundred essays that explore recent findings in the humanities and social sciences. The objective is to present the current state of knowledge across various fields as the 21st century enters its third decade. The project focuses on the individual within diverse civilizations, cultures, and societies, acknowledging various religions and behavioral patterns. Instead of dividing disciplines by traditional academic categories, the project organizes them by research areas recognized by established scientific disciplines, employing interdisciplinary methods for a more holistic perspective. A notable concept discussed is the politics of memory, which examines the interplay between memory and politics throughout history. Collective identity has always depended on a coherent narrative of the past that unites communities and power structures. The 20th century highlighted that politics cannot be divorced from history; thus, the relationship between the two must be civilized. The editors aim to present the politics of memory as a crucial aspect of state politics essential for building collective identity and achieving international policy goals, while distinguishing it from the narratives of specific political grou
