本文旨在了解战后优生学的各种遗产,以一种在概念上合理且历史上正确的方法来认识优生学的连续性和不连续性。在LeneKoch早期工作的基础上,本文通过研究优生学的定义及其相关或对立概念在本世纪各个阶段的选定词典条目中的演变,努力绘制优生学的历史轨迹。在词典中包含和发表概念表明了其重要性,语言的生命力,以及公共话语中的普遍性。这些条目是了解整个世纪中当代概念理解和应用的窗口,提供对该时代权威学者所解释的优生学实践的见解。此外,这些词汇条目提供的不仅仅是反映过去的普遍态度。阐明概念的行为可以被视为社会斗争中的关键要素,影响优生实践的过程及其解释。概念史和语篇分析在概念感知上都有共同点,考虑使用语言作为一种具有表演能力的社会活动。他们认识到语言不仅反映现实,而且可以积极地塑造现实,在社会动态和权力关系中发挥着重要作用。匈牙利关于优生学的词典条目揭示了所识别内容的显着差异,周期化,与LeneKoch早期对斯堪的纳维亚优生学的研究相比,变化的演变。在匈牙利,优生学的概念连续四个时期发生了重大变化。优生学的历史和解释可能因国家而异。不同国家对优生学运动有着独特的经历和轨迹,它们是由它们特定的文化塑造的,政治,和社会背景。这些变化强调了在研究优生学概念时考虑本地化和历史观点的重要性。
The paper aims to understand the various legacies of
eugenics in the postwar period to recognize both the continuities and discontinuities of
eugenics with an approach which is both conceptually sound and historically correct. Building on earlier work of Lene Koch, the paper endeavours to chart the historical trajectory of
eugenics by examining how its definition and those of its related or oppositional concepts have evolved within selected lexicon entries across various stages of the century. The inclusion and publication of a concept within a lexicon indicate its significance, linguistic vitality, and prevalence in public discourse. These entries serve as a window into the contemporary understanding and application of concepts over an entire century, offering insights into the practices of eugenics as interpreted by the authoritative scholars of the era. Additionally, these lexicon entries offer more than just a mirror to the past\'s prevailing attitudes. The very act of articulating a concept may be viewed as a pivotal element in social struggles, influencing the course of eugenic practices and their interpretations. Both conceptual history and discourse analysis share common ground in their perception of concepts, considering the use of language as a social activity endowed with performative capabilities. They recognize that language does not merely reflect reality but can actively shape it, playing a significant role in societal dynamics and power relations. The Hungarian lexicon entries on eugenics reveal notable disparities in the identified content, the periodization, and the evolution of changes when compared to Lene Koch\'s earlier study on Scandinavian eugenics. In Hungary, the concept of
eugenics underwent significant changes over four successive periods. The history and interpretation of
eugenics can vary significantly from one country to another. Different nations have had their unique experiences and trajectories with the eugenics movement, which have been shaped by their specific cultural, political, and social contexts. These variations emphasize the importance of considering the localized and historical perspectives when examining the concept of eugenics.