Social activity as a value of civil society

The aim of the article: is to show the relationship between social activity and the values of civil society. An additional assumption is to indicate the essence of the issue in an interdisciplinary approach, to draw attention to its multidimensionality, connection and social significance, leaving room for own research. Design/methodology/approach: The research method used in this article is the analysis of scientific papers, supplemented by the author's observations and experience. The research procedure included a review of Polish and foreign literature, analysis of legal acts, method of analysis and synthesis, case study and deductive reasoning. The article presents the results of research on the awareness, activity and values of civil society. Conclusions: A high level of influence of citizens' awareness in the process of building a civic society was demonstrated. Examples of activities and values of the changes taking place in civilization, spontaneity and voluntariness, understood as the principle of subsidiarity setting limits for citizens and authorities. Active citizens is an active society, a community of citizens that consciously and responsibly manages its interests. The conducted analysis shows that a conscious citizen is a conscious choice and a conscious way of their implementation. Intellectually healthy people are the sum of a healthy society, the sick are the sum of destruction and narcissism. Citizenship is inscribed in the life of every human being, although few people are aware of it. Research limitations/implications: Limitations of the obtained results may result from a limited text sample. Originality/value: The presented research and conclusions provide practical tips not only to people of science, but above all to average citizens, mainly those who are not aware that civilization change does not arise overnight, it is always preceded by a number of smaller changes hidden under the surface many areas. Thanks to the activity of the society, it is easier to develop a consensus on matters of key importance to society. It is easier to understand another person, learn tolerance, and recognize the differences of interests as natural and desirable.