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Sprawności moralne w wychowaniu wobec wyzwań współczesnej polityki
The efficiency of moral education in the face of the challenges of contemporary politics

Author(s): Ewa Wnuk
Subject(s): History, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Theology and Religion, Family and social welfare
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: educational objectives; moral efficiency; political objectives; virtues

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this study was to present the relationships between education in moral values and the objectives achieved by policy. The author discusses the concepts of politics and education adopted by Aristotle, St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Catherine of Siena. On that basis he analyzes how the improvement of virtues affects our daily life, choices, social life and political engagement. The four cardinal virtues in terms of St. Thomas Aquinas have been discussed. It has been attempted to explain their importance in achieving moral maturity. The author pointed out the importance of moral predispositions of those involved in power. It also refers to the current situation in schools with all educational programs and prospects for education of young people who as citizens are to find themselves in the modern world. On the basis of the analysis the qualities of a good citizen and a politician have been indicated. The nation’s welfare is based on the righteousness of a ruler.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 23
  • Page Range: 231-243
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish