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The "Bodies" Probe into the Thinking of the Czech Society
Dobošová, Andrea ; Matějek, Jaromír (advisor) ; Ovečka, Libor (referee)
Having been on for ten years, "Bodies" The Exhibition still arouses strong controversial reactions. The authors of the exhibition of dead bodies speak about education, whereas the opponents object it is an unethical business. The Czech society has its system of values, which has developed over centuries. The objective of my Bachelor thesis is to monitor the social affairs, which reflect the change of mentality and orientation of values as influenced by new possibilities of self- fulfilment. In media, and not only there, a sheer variety of opinions was given on the exhibition. Leading Czech scholars, including medical doctors, theologians, journalists and art historians, gave their statements; their views being mostly a rejection. Judging from the number of tickets sold, the interest of the public to see the exhibition is great. The purpose of my thesis is to record a probe by means of the analytic method, within which I describe the Czech society in a specific conduct perceived by the majority as non-problematic. The current situation is an excellent way to learn about the real world we live in.
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Artificial Fertilisation, Genetics, Handicapped Children
Provazníková, Zdeňka ; Ovečka, Libor (advisor) ; Skoblík, Jiří (referee)
Auf der Grundlage durchgeführter Studien , Konsultationen und durcharbeiteter Literatur können wir davon ausgehen , dass die Anzahl behinderter Kinder nach einer künstlichen Befruchtug prozentual vergleichbar ist mit den Kindern , die nach natürlicher Befruchtung mit Behinderung geboren wurden. Leider ist es statistisch nicht möglich diese Prozentzahl eindeutig zu nennen , da weder in den Geburtshäusern noch anderswo diesbezügliche Statistiken durchgeführt werden. Wir können leider nur von den Angaben aus Kinderheimen ausgehen. Paare , die eine künstliche Befruchtung eingingen , waren nicht ausreichend informiert über alle Risiken , besonders eben über die Möglichkeit der Geburt behinderter inder nach einer künstlichen Befruchtung. Angesichts dessen , dass die künstliche Befruchtung finanziel sehr Anspruchsvoll ist , ihre Effektivität sich zwischen 20 bis 30 % bewegt , die Psyche der Paare sehr belastet wird , aber auch andere Risiken damit verbunden sind , stellt sich die Frage nach einer annehmbareren Möglichkeit , das Problem der Unfruchtbarkeit der Paare zu lösen. Immerhin existiert Unfruchtbarkeit seit dem Beginn der Menschheit. Mit der Unfruchtbarkeit hängen auch viele ethische Probleme zusammen. Gott gab den Menschen aber Recht einzugreifen und über Leben zu entscheiden , darf er gesetzte Grenzen...
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Company Culture Aspects in View of Christian Ethics
Kadlec, Rostislav ; Mašek, Vojtěch (advisor) ; Ovečka, Libor (referee)
The subject of the thesis "Aspects of corporate culture from the viewpoint of Christian ethics" is to analyze the phenomenon of corporate culture in the perspective of Christian ethics and the requirements of sustainable development as the basic prerequisite for sustainable development of life on Earth. An integral part of the research is to explore the terms under which employees are willing not only to meet the tasks set by their employers, but also provide their best abilities and skills for the good of their enterprise. "Learning organization", Christian ethics in the organization and the principles of sustainability are the three discourses which are involved. The theoretical part of the thesis summarizes the theoretical knowledge about corporate culture and its meaning, its specific type of "learning organization", Christian ethics and especially the Catholic morality applied in terms of business administration while respecting sustainability for quality of life and the environment. Comprehensive evaluation of whether and to what extent the ideal corporate culture of "learning organization" meets the Christian ethics requirements are stated in the conclusion of the thesis, where are also summarized suggestions and recommendations to eliminate some of the shortcomings of this type of corporate...
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Just one step to the man: The Relationship to the "non-human" life on the base of the works of A.Schweitzer and H. Jonas
Bernardová, Marie ; Halama, Jindřich (advisor) ; Ovečka, Libor (referee)
The central theme of this thesis is the action towards "non-human life", i.e. towards the life of "people", who aren't called people in certain circumstances. The author asks, if our responsibility is limited to human beings. The definition of human being is deliberatery avoided, as it always depends on the context of its creation. The problem is looked upon from the opposite standpoint of approach to life as such. Some possible answers to the question why we should be responsible for "non-human" life as well are presented. The author analyses ethical concepts of A. Schweitzer and H. Jonas who consider life in itself, demand on our conscious and responsible actions towards life, and the existence of debt adherent to all our actions as central. The two concepts are applied to a particular field - the problem of unborn life - and they are compared to positions resulting from the definition of human being. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Family Planning in the Catholic Church
Pospíšilová, Monika ; Ovečka, Libor (advisor) ; Matějek, Jaromír (referee)
Family planning in the Catholic Church The objective of this research is to understand the difference in theoretical and practical approach to family planning in Catholic Church. Contemporary family planning doctrine is not acceptable for some couples within the Church. This work contemplates separation aspect of the conjugal and procreative aspect of the marital intimate life. This research suggests a need to establish an acceptable birth control solution for married couples who due to medical or other reasons cannot utilize methods based on natural feminine cycle. Keywords: natural family planning, anticonceptive methods, Catholic Church's doctrine, theology of marriage, control of conception
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The limits of freedom of research or man the lord of his evolution?
Mašková, Hedvika ; Ovečka, Libor (advisor) ; Matějek, Jaromír (referee)
Limits of scientific research freedom or is a human being the master of his evolution? The possibility of therapeutic cloning arises a lot of ethical problems. There is an ill, suffering person on the one hand and there is the possibility of granting the personal status to the embryo on the other hand. Not everything the person can do, he also shall do. My work particularly deals with the meaning of the term embryo, whether an embryo is a human being with his human rights or not. It is also focused on the legal status of embryo in the Czech Republic and other countries, as well. The second part of my work points out to the other possibilities leading of treatment without the using of embryotic cells. Keywords Therapeutic cloning, the term person, bioethics, ontological personalism, empiric functionalism, gradualism, eugenics, xenotransplantation
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Moral aspects in the story of the first Book of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Attempt at a view of narrative ethics
Kozelský, Kamil ; Lorman, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Ovečka, Libor (referee)
C. S. Lewis was one of the greatest Christian apologists of modern times. He did not only write in Christianity defence, he also wrote a lot about morality and its close interrelationship with faith. This work aims, to demonstrate the moral message put into his work for children, specifically in the story I. Part of the Chronicles of Narnia. It tries to answer the question of whether they can be understood as a general parable of Christian life, spiritual warfare, or inner transformation of a man meeting God. It aims to show precisely the situation hidden in the story, which can be applied to everyday life situations. For example, issues stemming from (in my opinion) the most impressive image of the entire book: What gave strength to Edmund turn from evil to good after meeting with Aslan? What is the nature of this image from the perspective of moral theology and how it is applicable in our Christian life? In this work, I rely on the concept of ethics in other books by C. S. Lewis. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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The Suicide - A Moral Evaluation
Krajíc, Pavel ; Ovečka, Libor (advisor) ; Rethmann, Albert-Peter (referee)
Author: Pavel Krajíc Theme: Self-murder - moral evaluation Human being is put up before number of problems that he or she has to solve. Many times he or she is impeded by the situation of despair, feelings of absence of any sense or even by the lack of attentive care from man's surrounding. So the only solution how to get rid of that despair is seen in liquidation of the human itself. To avoid this risk, it depends not only on the person itself but also on the help from its surrounding. In case of incurable the palliative care is the pivotal help for the sick. What is especially important is that the person that is intended to end his or her life, or even tried to do it, mustn't be alone. In terms of moral evaluation it is important to consider the situation that contributed to suicide. Key words: value of human life, self-murder, the Bible, history, Canon Law, empirical sciences (sociology, medical science, psychology), educational authority of the church, help, assisted suicidium, euthanasia, palliative care.
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