Abstract
The chapter is based on a brief analysis of the universalist philosophy of Jan Amos Comenius in contrast with the prevailing trends at the beginning of 17th century. The principles of harmony, in which his system of pansophia is rooted, emphasize the dimension of care for spirit, world and nature.
The original ideas of Comenius are still valid in the light of current transformation tendencies in science and pedagogy; inspiration for discussions about diversity of disciplines vs. unity of science, but also for ethical considerations concerned with the meaning and aim of life as a whole. The pansophic system of Jan Amos Comenius is based not only on his systematic quest for (universalistic) methodology, but overall arises from the idea of rectification.
This philosophy is inspiring for those areas of human activity that are concerned with commitment, engagement, participation in society and transformation of the world.