Spis Lectio principum – jeden z prameňov k formovaniu etického myslenia na Slovensku v 17. storočí
The Lectio principum Treatise – One of the Sources of the Formation of Ethical Thinking in 17th Century Slovakia
Contributor(s): Erika Brodňanská (Editor), Adriána Ingrid Koželová (Editor)Subject(s): History
Published by: VERBUM - vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku
Keywords: Hungary; history; 17th century; historical sources; Johann Weber; mirrors for princes; prologue; exemplum; ethics
Summary/Abstract: Johann Weber, a pharmacist and reeve of the town of Prešov, reveals in the prologue of his treatise Lectio principum (1665), belonging to the genre of the “mirrors for princes”, the causes and circumstances of the origin of the treatise and emphasizes the importance of educating youth for the good of the city and the country. In order to achieve this aim, he uses the techniques typical for the genre of exemplum. Through storytelling and setting examples to follow, he encourages rulers to cultivate Christian virtues, morality, and respect for the laws and the superiors. The prologue of the treatise is a demonstration of values that the author attempts to bequeath to future generations active in the feld of politics and state ruling at various levels.
Journal: Kultúrne dejiny
- Issue Year: 8/2017
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 87-106
- Page Count: 20
- Language: Slovak