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Kształtowanie wartości zdrowia bazą poszanowania życia ludzkiego i zobowiązaniem etycznym współczesnych rodzin
Shaping the values of health as the basis of the respect of life and the ethical obligation of a modern family

Author(s): Joanna Lewczuk, Anna Anyżewska
Subject(s): Ethics / Practical Philosophy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe ChAT
Keywords: values in human life;health;health perception;the value of health;the value of life;health behaviours;healthy lifestyle;education to health

Summary/Abstract: Although the concept of health covers several fields of science, usually it is analyzed in the axiological aspects, and it is described as the basic exis-tential and motivating values. Shaping health-oriented behaviour seems to be a fundamental element of ethics development, determining the respect of life. Meanwhile, a wide divergence between the declared high value of health and low health care is observed in studies, and it may be related to the different health perception. There is need for education to the value of health, since individuals, for which health is the most appreciated value and who recognize health appropriate (as a continuous process), may continue its efforts to feel responsible for the health and life and to recognize and promote respect for life value. The role of the education in that regard is inalienable since developed patterns will be passed on from one generation to another, which is particularly significant in the context of the contem-poraneity and the power of its threats.

  • Issue Year: 62/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 283-316
  • Page Count: 34
  • Language: Polish