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Etyczne wymiary współczesnej pracy człowieka
Ethical dimensions of the modern approach to human work

Author(s): Waldemar Furmanek
Subject(s): Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Labor relations
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: work; human; development; axiology;

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses issues related to the value of human work. Work is considered as something more than just gaining revenues. Most of all, it carries multiple values which allows individuals to strive for self-development and improvement of his or her personality. Through work individual not only produces material goods, but also introduces intended and valuable changes in his or her environment. Working people should have a sense of dignity and freedom, be aware of their freedom, responsibility and sensitivity to their humanity subjected to the test of time in the phenomena of work. The article is an overview of the concept of work in terms of ethics.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 45-60
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish