Karel Slavoj Amerling (also known as Karl Slavomil Amerling; pen name Slavoj Strnad Klatovský; 18 September 1807 – 2 November 1884) was a Czech teacher, writer and philosopher.

Amerling was born in Klatovy, and was the son of a wealthy baker.

Then he studied medicine in Prague, but he was also interested in philosophy, theology, mineralogy, and biology.

In 1836 he earned his degree, and went on to become a secretary of Earl A. Šternberk, but had to leave this post due to illness.

[3] In 1848 he became the head of an institute for future educators, but was forced to leave due to political reasons in 1868.