In the master's thesis we explore the political thought in the work, especially fiction, of Ivan Cankar. We first explain the relationship between art and socio-political and the production of political ideas through the medium of art, drawing on Habermas' concept of the literary public. Since we understand Ivan Cankar's fiction as the spirit of a certain time, as a production within certain historical and social frameworks, we present the historical period that created the circumstances of Cankar's work. The theory of modernization processes is supported by the theory of social divisions and through the discussed theory we explain the respective social divisions in Slovenia. At the same time, we focus on the construction of doctrines and the formation of the first political parties in Slovenia. The purpose of Cankar's work is recognized in the attempt to transcend the then established social frameworks and norms. After explaining Cankar's views through his publicist works (writings and lectures), we move on to a concrete analysis of the three plays. The Destruction in the Valley of St. Florian, For the Blessing of Nations and Slaves, the works are subject to our analysis. In doing so, we establish the connection of what is expressed with the then established ideological and ideological currents and point out social justice as an essential element in the understanding of political thought in Ivan Cankar's fiction.
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