Foundations of Universal Tolerance in Stanislas’ of Skarbimierz and Paul’s Wladimiri Writings
Foundations of Universal Tolerance in Stanislas’ of Skarbimierz and Paul’s Wladimiri Writings
Author(s): Elżbieta JungSubject(s): History of Law, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Middle Ages, Philosophy of Law, 13th to 14th Centuries, 15th Century
Published by: Uniwersytet Jana Długosza w Częstochowie
Keywords: Stanislas of Skarbimierz; Paul Wlodkowic; medieval politics; medieval ethics; law of nature; law of nations; tolerance;
Summary/Abstract: The considerations presented in the article focus primarily on presenting the original concepts of the representatives of the so-called Polish School of the Law of Nations – Stanisław (Stanislas) of Skarbimierz and Paweł (Paul) Włodkowic (Wladimiri). These thinkers published their works in the 14th and 15th centuries and were known in wide circles of European intellectuals. Their concept, which convincingly justifies the need for tolerance for all people, is based on the concept of ius naturae which is understood as something congruent to human nature, and since a man is a social creature, thus the law of nations – ius gentium – is an adequate manifestation of the human law of nature. This law should be equally referred to all human beings.
Journal: Prace Naukowe Akademii im. Jana Długosza w Częstochowie. Filozofia
- Issue Year: XIV/2017
- Issue No: 14
- Page Range: 113-123
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English