Abstract
The history of ethical reasoning in Slovakia1 dates back to the beginning of the 16th
century, a period when ethics and morals came to the fore of intellectual and philosophical
thinking––owing to the influence of the humanism that prevailed during the Reformation2.
This cultural and intellectual climate led to the revival of ancient culture, education,
philosophy, and ethics, while a focus on purgation encouraged writers to ponder over the
questions traditionally raised in ancient ethics: How should we live? How can we live well or
have a proper life?