Intuitive Law in the Light of Independent Ethics

• Main Author: Obrycka Małgorzata
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sciendo 2018-09-01
• Series: Studia Humana
• Subjects: independent ethics; intuitionism; morality; intuitive law; ethical education
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.2478/sh-2018-0015

The conception of the paper is connected with bringing forward the reflection of Leon Petrażycki on intuitive law. For this purpose I analyze the genesis and dynamics of this phenomenon on the cultural-historical level, as well as with reference to issues belonging to the scope of positive law. In addition, I broaden the research field with the range of problems touching on intuitionism, morality, and also independent ethics of Janusz Kotarbinski. The starting point of the methodological optics I assume is constituted by the multi-aspectual transformations surrounding us in the sphere of axiology. Hence, if the pedagogical aspects are taken into account, it seems to me justified to undertake some actions in order to search for the logically consistent, sensible and universal solutions, which can become an ethical guide-post for the contemporary human being.