Morální rozvoj a rozkvět: Dvojí cesty v psychologii a filozofii

• Thesis title in Czech: Morální rozvoj a rozkvět: Dvojí cesty v psychologii a filozofii
• Thesis title in English: Moral development and flourishing.
• Key words: Filosofie, etika a morálka Etika ctností Smysluplnost života Existenciální psychologie Logoterapie Pozitivní psychologie Etika v psychoterapii Odpovědnost psychoterapeuta
• English key words: Philosophy, Ethics and Morals Virtue Ethics Meaning in Life Existential Psychology Logotherapy Positive Psychology Ethics in Psychotherapy Responsibility of the Psychotherapist
• Academic year of topic announcement: 2024/2025
• Thesis type: diploma thesis
• Thesis language: čeština
• Department: Department of Philosophy and Law (26-KFP)
• Supervisor: prof. doc. Dr. Ing. Tomáš Machula, Th.D., Ph.D.
• Author: hidden - assigned and confirmed by the Study Dept.
• Date of registration: 12.01.2025
• Date of assignment: 08.02.2025
• Confirmed by Study dept. on: 08.02.2025

Guidelines

Cílem této diplomové práce je vytvořit teoretický rámec, jenž by mohl sloužit jako podklad pro eticky orientované přístupy v psychoterapeutické praxi, zejména při vedení klientů v otázkách smysluplného a naplněného života.

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Preliminary scope of work

Hlavní hypotézou je, že je možné definovat komplexní a objektivní rámec „dobrého života“, který v této práci bude převážně čerpat z etiky ctností, existenciální psychologie a pozitivní psychologie. Zatímco etika ctností klade důraz na rozvoj charakteru a dosažení eudaimonie prostřednictvím hodnot a morální odpovědnosti, existenciální psychologie – v tomto případě úzce spjata s logoterapií – se zaměřuje na hledání smyslu, hodnot a osobní autenticity v přítomnosti složitých životních situacích. V neposlední řadě, pozitivní psychologické teorie často zdůrazňují měřitelné dimenze štěstí a pohody a štěstí, které nám mohou posloužit jako empirický základ objektivní definice.

Preliminary scope of work in English

The aim of this thesis is to develop a theoretical framework that could serve as a foundation for ethically oriented approaches in psychotherapeutic practice, particularly in guiding clients on issues related to a meaningful and fulfilled life.
The central hypothesis is that it is possible to define a comprehensive and objective framework for the "good life," drawing primarily on virtue ethics, existential psychology, and positive psychology. While virtue ethics emphasizes character development and the attainment of eudaimonia through values and moral responsibility, existential psychology—closely linked to logotherapy—focuses on the search for meaning, values, and personal authenticity in the face of difficult life situations. Lastly, positive psychological theories often highlight measurable dimensions of happiness and well-being, which can provide an empirical foundation for an objective definition of the "good life."