Abstract

The paper is focused on a philosophical-ethical analysis of the history of Slovakia in terms of ethos of the European and world history. The methodological basis of the considerations is a reflection of the contribution of Slovakia as a subject of the history of mankind to the development of humanistic values in the fields of science, culture, economy and policy. Such values include human freedom, equality, justice and tolerance. Based on the analysis of the place and role of Slovakia in European and world history, even though it is a relatively young and small country, the way in which it participated in the creation and defense of fundamental values of the humanistic ethos in history can be considered unique. A part of every historical consciousness is the consciousness of guilt and responsibility for historical evil. A critical self-reflection of historical guilt and acknowledgment of historical responsibility can be considered a part of the ethos of Slovak history.