Karl Jaspers a atomová bomba

Abstract

This study does not pursue an interpretation of Karl Jaspers’ thinking as a whole or an elucidation of its basics. It is instead devoted to a sub-topic: the reflections and entreaties formulated by Jaspers in connection to the development and possible use of atomic or nuclear bombs. Jaspers’ ideas on nuclear weapons, control of their use, and nuclear disarmament are placed in a historical context. The basic question that the author asks himself and which he attempts to answer is whether Jaspers’ ideas have stood the test of time and whether they can throw a sufficient amount of light on the fragility of the peaceful coexistence between the two power blocs during the Cold War and the dangers to all of humanity that flowed from it.

Keywords

• karl jaspers
• atom bomb
• just war
• the role of the individual
• the responsibility of scientists