Bezpieczeństwo człowieka – synergia wolności i odpowiedzialności jednostki

The aim of this article is to discuss social filiation of individual identity by presenting chosen theoretical trends in social sciences. Identity, often treated as an issue connected only to psychology, does not exist without its social dimension, which is exemplified by the attitude of an individual to prosocial actions. With regard to the multi-range specificness of responsibility, I will try to explain which components of the individual’s identity and which stages of personal development are key In this field. I am also interested in identity as a source of socially expected and accepted behaviour, especially protective actions.