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Prokop of Rabštejn - Czech Late-medieval Diplomat
Kozler, David ; Zilynská, Blanka (advisor) ; Bobková, Lenka (referee)
The thesis discusses the life and career of the late-medieval Czech diplomat Prokop of Rabštejn (about 1410 - probably 1470), an older brother of the renowned humanist Jan of Rabštejn. The main part of the thesis follows Prokop's activities during the Poděbrad era in which he successively served under Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III, King of Bohemia and Hungary Ladislaus the Posthumous and the elected Bohemian King George of Poděbrady, but also pays attention to Prokop's background and his work in the office of the German rulers Sigismund of Luxemburg and Albert II Habsburg. The activities of Prokop of Rabštejn are discussed in the wider context of Central European history in the Late Middle Ages and with regard to specific cultural aspects of that time (reception of humanism in the Bohemian environment of the Poděbrad era). The thesis draws from authentic period documents both of a diplomatic (in particular Prokop's correspondence) and narrative character, and critically examines older literature focusing on or related to the topic.
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Auschwitz Theme in Philosophy and Ethics
Biňovcová, Lucie ; Blažková, Miloslava (advisor) ; Pelcová, Naděžda (referee)
The diploma thesis deals with the Auschwitz theme in philosophy and ethics. The first part of the thesis aims to describe the development of the humanistic tradition in Europe as well as individual types of humanism, their basis and their difficulties. The main focus of the diploma thesis is on the philosophy of Emmanuel Lévinas and Jean-François Lyotard. Furthermore, the hypothesis, according to which traditional humanism resulted in the events of Holocaust, is derived from their thoughts. The aim of the study is to prove or disprove this hypothesis. In addition to the analysis of both Lévinas and Lyotard's theories, it also addresses the studies of other philosophers whose philosophical thinking is related to the issue of Holocaust. Their thoughts and concepts are compared and confronted with the theories of the main critics of the concept of humanism, Lévinas and Lyotard. Key words: Auschwitz, Holocaust, Nazism, Humanism, Lévinas, Lyotard
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John Mathesius and Joachimsthal
Mikschik, Jan ; Halama, Ota (advisor) ; Wernisch, Martin (referee)
This thesis deals with a Lutheran preacher and rector of a Latin School - Johannes Mathesius. He was a close friend of Martin Luther and also a rector and later on a preacher in Jachymov. This was a border mining town in the Ore Mountains in the Czech Kingdom. The thesis also deals with the economic, political and cultural impacts which formed the life of this town during its greatest fame associated with the mining of silver ore. Johannes Mathesius was connected with this town and its events and he contributed to its cultural and religious rise in the spirit of a reformative belief. The thesis deals with the personal and creative life of Johannes Mathesius and his work.
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Unity of Brethren andJan Blahoslav. Humanistic education serving the concord
Chvátalová, Irina ; Veverková, Kamila (advisor) ; Lášek, Jan Blahoslav (referee)
This thesis focuses on the Unity of the Brethren and Jan Blahoslav who was an embodiment of the synthesis of Christian reformation and humanism. It documents the historical context and describes the gradual process of implementing the principles of humanism and education in the Unity of the Brethren since the origins of the Unity all the way to the activity of Jan Blahoslav. It touches on the connection between the courses of reformation and humanism. It charts the personality and life's work of Jan Blahoslav with emphasis on humanistic principles of his work. It also outlines the real and spiritual contribution of Jan Blahoslav to the Unity of the Brethren and the Czech nation. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Once upon a time, there was a stranger on the road
Vondráčková, Kristýna ; Listíková, Renáta (advisor) ; Ébert-Zeminová, Catherine (referee)
v anglickém jazyce: This thesis mainly analyzes the five-part novel Gargantua and Pantagruel written by the French author Francois Rabelais. Emphasis is based particularly on an inclusion of Rabelais's work in historical and literary context of the period of transformation between medieval and Renaissance society. More specifically, it deals with the author's humanist opinion and his critique of contemporary society, which is the main line of the work itself. The aim of our thesis is especially an attempt to outline the various possible meanings of the terms « road or path » and « stranger » in Rabelais's work and explain the role of these thematic concepts in the author's concept of criticism of society.
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Interpretation of Freedom in the Work of Jan Hus and his Sources at St. Augustinus
Schmitzer, Jiří ; Blažková, Miloslava (advisor) ; Hogenová, Anna (referee)
The paper focus on Jan Hus and T.G.Masaryk and their contribution to the Czech philosophy. The emphasis is given mainly to the parts of their lives and work which include timeless moral message. The aim of the paper is not to offer detailed analysis of the philosophical texts but rather to track fundamental moral accents they include and their impact on Czech philosophical landscape. Brief overview Hus' and Masaryk's important life events and decisions is used to describe a practical dimension of their philosophy. The reflection of the Hus' and Masaryk's works follows approach and intepretation of Erazim Kohák's books. With their help the paper tries to indentify meaning of Czechness as it was defined and shaped by Masaryk and Hus.
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Přemysl Pitter's humanism and his contribution to the education of values at the primary school
Bartoňková, Dagmar ; Uhlířová, Jana (advisor) ; Loudová Stralczynská, Barbora (referee)
TITLE: Přemysl Pitter's humanism and his contribution to the education of values at the primary school ABSTRACT: The aim of the thesis is to provide basic information about Přemysl Pitter's ideas, thoughts and activities. The theoretical part depicts mainly historical and biographical events to enable the understanding of the life values of Přemysl Pitter and the main context of his life. The practical part is based on a project that enables 5th grade elementary school students to penetrate into Pitter's life and to understand his life approach and values through their own experiences. We conclude with reflections from the project that students made sense of Přemysl Pitter's values and the historical events connected with his life, as well as Pitter's uniqueness and courage. On their own the pupils put the information together into a book, which is the output of their project. The aim of the thesis and the project has been accomplished. KEYWORDS: Přemysl Pitter, humanism, values education, project
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