Secularization – progress or regression?
About the book
“Progress” is a dazzling concept used to describe developments in all areas of life. Progress is of particular interest in the sciences, where it manifests itself in innovations in the natural sciences and technology, for example. Whether one trusts in progress and looks hopefully to the future or longs for a golden past and mistrusts progress depends on the observer. Modern science cannot be separated from the hope for progress and new insights. Progress in the field is examined using examples from different sciences. The scientific environment in the form of science communication and science funding will also be examined. With contributions from Prof. Dr. Thomas Heinemann, Prof. Dr. Gregor Maria Hoff, Prof. Dr. Wim Kösters, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Lüke, Prof. Dr. Gregor Nickel, Prof. Dr. Thomas Schmidt, Prof. Dr. Jörg Siekmann, Prof. Dr. Manfred Stöckler and Dr. Eva-Maria Streier.
