Tom Kaden – författare

The Invisible Religion is a modern classic of social science. Its influence goes well beyond sociology as it continues to inspire research in such diverse fields as sociology of knowledge, ethnology, theology, sociology of religion, and religious studies. In this volume, the author endeavours to answer one of the most important questions regarding religion in modern times: Are Western societies indeed becoming more secular as they modernize? His surprising answer is still part of the ongoing debates about secularization as he argues that rather than a decline of religion, we are witnessing a shift from an older Church-centered form, to another invisible and still largely unexplored form of religion. Explaining why focusing only on Church when discussing religion is inadequate, this book presents a thorough case for reframing the question of the status of religion in modern life in a way that makes visible forms of religion hitherto unseen, and sketches some aspects of this new form. As such, it will appeal to sociologists with interests in social theory, religion, and the secularization thesis.

The Invisible Religion is a modern classic of social science. Its influence goes well beyond sociology as it continues to inspire research in such diverse fields as sociology of knowledge, ethnology, theology, sociology of religion, and religious studies. In this volume, the author endeavours to answer one of the most important questions regarding religion in modern times: Are Western societies indeed becoming more secular as they modernize? His surprising answer is still part of the ongoing debates about secularization as he argues that rather than a decline of religion, we are witnessing a shift from an older Church-centered form, to another invisible and still largely unexplored form of religion. Explaining why focusing only on Church when discussing religion is inadequate, this book presents a thorough case for reframing the question of the status of religion in modern life in a way that makes visible forms of religion hitherto unseen, and sketches some aspects of this new form. As such, it will appeal to sociologists with interests in social theory, religion, and the secularization thesis.

The relationship between science and belief has been a prominent subject of public debate for many years, one that has relevance to everything from science communication, health and education to immigration and national values. Yet, sociological analysis of these subjects remains surprisingly scarce.This wide-ranging book critically reviews the ways in which religious and non-religious belief systems interact with scientific theories and practices. Contributors explore how, for some secularists, ‘science’ forms an important part of social identity. Others examine how many contemporary religious movements justify their beliefs by making a claim upon science. Moving beyond the traditional focus on the United States, the book shows how debates about science and belief are firmly embedded in political conflict, class, community and culture.

Taking a field theoretical approach, the book avoids problems of prior creationism research, making it possible to identify the mechanisms through which creationism generates new strategies, arguments, and media output.

Taking a field theoretical approach, the book avoids problems of prior creationism research, making it possible to identify the mechanisms through which creationism generates new strategies, arguments, and media output.

Bilingual edition (English/German) / Zweisprachige Ausgabe (deutsch/englisch) As an organic building material, wood is held in particularly high esteem in this age of climate crisis. A component of environmentally friendly resource cycles, wood demonstrates its innovative potential when used in new technological developments and hybrid applications that are suited to complex, modern architectural tasks. We have only just started reimagining wood as a cutting-edge, versatile building material of the future.GAM. 17 takes a new look at wood—at its multi-faceted nature and architectural possibilities— and proposes building and design concepts that fully utilize the material’s potential for a more climate-friendly construction industry. This is further complemented by a look back at the history of building with wood and the ideological entanglements that have long stood in the way of the further development of wood as a building material. With contributions by Reyner Banham, Urs Hirschberg, Anne Isopp, Jens Ludloff, Laila Seewang, Stephan Trüby, Anselm Wagner, and others

Vor dem Hintergrund des mechanistisch-deterministischen Weltbilds des 19. Jahrhunderts wollte Max Weber den Methodenstreit in der Nationalökonomie überwinden und eine "Theorie" genannte Form der Forschung begründen, die den Reichtum des historischen Lebens berücksichtigt. Dabei bediente er sich der Philosophie des Südwestdeutschen Neukantianismus, die er um eine aus den Naturwissenschaften stammende Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie und eine aus der Ästhetik stammende Idealtypenlehre ergänzte. Seine Suchbewegungen durchmessen das ganze damalige intellektuelle Feld, um soziales Handeln als Gegenstand sowie deutendes Verstehen und kausales Erklären als Methode einer wertfreien sozialwissenschaftlichen Erkenntnis zu begründen. Ein wichtiges Medium wurde ab 1904 das von ihm mitherausgegebene "Archiv für Sozialwissenschaft und Sozialpolitik".Dieser Band legt die frühen methodologischen Schriften, darunter den "Objektivitäts"-Aufsatz und das "Geleitwort", textkritisch geprüft und kommentiert vor. Der "Stammler"-Nachtrag wird nach dem Originalmanuskript neu ediert. Die Sacherläuterungen dokumentieren die vielfältigen Bezüge. Zitate, Literaturangaben und Anspielungen werden in den Apparaten aufgeschlüsselt.

Vor dem Hintergrund des mechanistisch-deterministischen Weltbilds des 19. Jahrhunderts wollte Max Weber den Methodenstreit in der Nationalökonomie überwinden und eine "Theorie" genannte Form der Forschung begründen, die den Reichtum des historischen Lebens berücksichtigt. Dabei bediente er sich der Philosophie des Südwestdeutschen Neukantianismus, die er um eine aus den Naturwissenschaften stammende Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie und eine aus der Ästhetik stammende Idealtypenlehre ergänzte. Seine Suchbewegungen durchmessen das ganze damalige intellektuelle Feld, um soziales Handeln als Gegenstand sowie deutendes Verstehen und kausales Erklären als Methode einer wertfreien sozialwissenschaftlichen Erkenntnis zu begründen. Ein wichtiges Medium wurde ab 1904 das von ihm mitherausgegebene "Archiv für Sozialwissenschaft und Sozialpolitik".Dieser Band legt die frühen methodologischen Schriften, darunter den "Objektivitäts"-Aufsatz und das "Geleitwort", textkritisch geprüft und kommentiert vor. Der "Stammler"-Nachtrag wird nach dem Originalmanuskript neu ediert. Die Sacherläuterungen dokumentieren die vielfältigen Bezüge. Zitate, Literaturangaben und Anspielungen werden in den Apparaten aufgeschlüsselt.