Abstract
This article is focused on those principles of the philosophy of Jan Amos Comenius that contrast with the prevailing trends at the beginning of 17th century, but that are also are current in contemporary disputes on education specifically with regard to 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, scientific methodology (quantitative vs. qualitative aspects), system theories, interdisciplinary approaches, but also for ethical considerations concerned with the meaning and aim of life as a whole.
The pansophic system of Jan Amos Comenius is inspiring for those areas of human activity that are concerned with commitment, engagement, participation in society and transformation of the world.