Moral Basics of Education in European Cultural-Spiritual Territory

The study works up three aspects of creation of the fundamental level for moral evolution context of education. Culture and moral phenomenon cannot be investigated in isolation from the development, with no regard to broader links, by neglecting their complex and human character. There are more than just one point of view to regard Europe. I have decided to focus on ethical/educational interests. I have characterized Europe as a multicultural – value community, its identity, cultural awareness, the complementary relation between culture and morality. I emphasized and developed humanistic ideas of education and the ethical dimension of education.

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