Jan Sokol published his book, Ethics, Life and Institutions: An Attempt at Practical Philosophy, with the goal of creating a universal ethic to be considered by all in their actions. The book culminates with his exploration of the Ethics of Heritage, asserting that culture and institutions must be cared for as an inheritance. This thesis aims to prove that Jan Sokol’s Ethics of Heritage is a viable philosophy that can withstand philosophical criticism and be upheld as a universal standard of ethics. Additionally, this thesis will prove that Jan Sokol has achieved his goal as stated in the book, and that his ethics can leave a lasting legacy. This will be achieved by examining Jan Sokol’s Ethics of Heritage and evaluating its philosophical roots, challenging its ability to withstand criticism, and exploring its modern practicality and possible impact on the future. These goals will be guided by examining the bases of the Ethics of Heritage (including building an understanding of Sokol’s life and inspiration), exploring select ideas that stand in opposition to Sokol’s ethics and utilising the philosophy found in Ethics, Life, and Institutions to provide solutions, and exploring the possibilities of future uses for the Ethics of Heritage and the impact Sokol’s ideas have already had to prove their universality. There is a lack of literature in the English language examining this novel attempt at practical philosophy and pushing it to its logical extremes, which is a gap that this dissertation hopes to fill.
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