The basic research target of the Department of Moral and Political Philosophy is an elaboration and development of contemporary moral, social, political a legal philosophy. This task is realized in an interdisciplinary context of social science, especially of political science, sociology and international relations. It covers particularly the discussion between liberalism, communitarianism, Critical theory, analytical Marxism, feminism and environmentalism. In addition to its own scientific research, the work takes a form of extensive translation activities and of teaching at universities. This treatment is considered a necessary condition of the prosperity of the both Czech and general moral, social, political and legal theory.