Poczucie bezpieczeństwa jako wartość społeczna, etyczna i egzystencjalna. Rozważania podstawowe

Abstract

Human safety perceived as a value is rarely discussed from an axiological and ethical perspective, remaining a rather peripheral subject of ethical and academic refl exion. Presently, in a reality of constant anxiety, it is worth rethinking the fact that safety as a value should fi nd an appropriate place in serious anthropological, philosophical, axiological, and ethical reflexion as well as in the contemporary deliberations on culture and civilisation. One signifi cant issue deserves special emphasis in the context, i.e. that any actions taken with a view to safeguarding individuals or entire communities cannot endanger other fundamental and indispensable human needs and values.