ETIKA POLITIKY MARTINA RAKOVSKÉHO: MEDZI MACHIAVELLIM A LUTHEROM

The writings of Martin Rakovsky can be seen as a reflection of the problems, including political ones, of his time. His aim was also to offer an idea of a perfect ruler, who would bring peoples the peace and calm down the stormy events of the 16th century. The personal virtues of such a ruler should have been the guarantee of the welfare of all citizens. Given Rakovsky's religious attitude he can be regarded as a re-formation humanist standing between Machiavelli and Luther.