Wzmaganie człowieczeństwa. Jerzego Gałkowskiego etyka wychowująca
Enhancing Humanity. Jerzy Gałkowski’s Educative Ethics

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the concept of education found in the philosophical writings of Jerzy Gałkowski. This thinker pointed to the educational function of practicing ethics as a philosophical science which – by presenting good not only as a theoretical issue but also as an existential task of a person – effects a change in the cognizing subject itself. In his works, Gałkowski refers to the assumptions of classical philosophy, particularly the existence of human nature and an objective moral order. Their acceptance forms the basis for identifying educational goals equally important for both the mentor and the mentee, and also allows for distinguishing education from training and indoctrination. Gałkowski emphasizes the role of freedom as a “tool” enabling control over one’s own life and of conscience indicating what we should strive for using our freedom. He considers assistance in their development as the realization of one of the fundamental goals of education.

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