Szellem és Tudomány

The social science journal of the Institute of Applied Social Sciences at the University of Miskolc

"Szellem és Tudomány" (meaning "Spirit and Science") was launched in 2010 with the aim of creating a forum for the rigorous examination of social phenomena at scientific standards, with a particular focus on the challenges facing Hungary.

We are convinced that understanding and addressing the social problems of the region is inconceivable without thorough research, analysis, and responsible professional dialogue. The authors of and contributors to the journal come primarily from the world of higher education and research and believe in the community-building and problem-solving power of knowledge.

"Szellem és Tudomány" is not the mouthpiece of a single school of thought or movement. It aims to be an open platform: empirical, quantitative, and qualitative research, theoretical studies, methodological reflections, and critical analyses all have a place in its pages.

The title was chosen deliberately.

"Spirit" and "Science" are not opposing concepts, but complementary ones. The methodological discipline of science and intellectual openness of the spirit together create the space for thinking in which a deeper understanding of social reality is possible.

"Szellem és Tudomány" ("Spirit and Science") represents the unity of these two:

rigorous scientificity and responsible, reflective thinking – in dialogue with each other and with society.

Editor-in-chief of the journal:

Sándor Fekete