The paper incorporates the problem of tolerance into a broader context of sociobiology and cultural anthropology. It deduces that the environmental point of view, the knowledge base of which is sufficiently convincing, is more contributory to psychology, ethics and education about tolerance. In this paper, tolerance is defined as considerate and easy-going behavior respecting the opinions, interests and behavior of others, as long as this behavior does not threaten human freedom and dignity. The psychological view of tolerance differentiates between tolerance as an attitude and behavior and as a personality trait and principle in life. The author is of the opinion that tolerance is not a separate trait, that in different people it can be a result of various constellations of internal dispositional conditions and opportunities of the environment. The author emphasizes the necessity to look for limits in tolerating tolerance and refuses tolerance as a mere indifference.
