Emendation in the concepts of John Amos Comenius

Abstract

The aim of the conducted analyses was to determine the causes and effects of thinking about emendation in the concept of Comenius. Review studies have been carried out. Some of Comenius' texts on aspect of emendation were analysed. Then, they were compared with the basic assumption of Comenius’ concept in philosophical anthropology. In the analyses, the analytical-synthetic method was used. It must be concluded that the use of emendation in the education system results from Comenius's concept of anthropology. Comenius spoke about the double emendation, which concerned the repair of the humanity of man himself and the repair of the social system. Education is a emendation for Comenius in order to achieve harmony and unity with the transcendent dimension. Emendation is a necessary means to correct the social error and humanity in man. The Panpaedia in Come-nius' concept is an emendation leading to Panorthosis.