Generation of scientists, Hungarian intellectuals - Science policy in Hungary (1867-1910)

Among the young people born in the decades between 1880 and 1915, a team of scientists in Hungary who played a prominent role in the scientific development of the twentieth century grew up and committed themselves to the cultivation of the sciences. These young people were born in Hungary and studied in the Hungarian school system. The book examines the question of the impact of the Hungarian public education and science system of the era on the emergence, scientific commitment and international scientific role of the scientific generation. The author presents the careers of the internationally recognized scientists of the period, the development of public education, higher education and science between 1867 and 1910, especially the role of József Eötvös, Ágoston Trefort, Gyula Wlassics, Loránd Eötvös, Lajos Markusovszky and Mór Kármán. During this period, a European-level secondary and higher education system and a spirit supporting scientific research were realized in Hungary, in the naturalization of which the listed persons played a leading role. Pál Bődy examined the oeuvre of József Eötvös in several scientific works, presenting his cultural policy, system of ideas and role in public life. This work appears on the 200th anniversary of the birth of József Eötvös, marking the decisive role of the great statesman in the foundation of our public education, public education and science policy.