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Mate Ujević and the Croatian Encyclopaedia

Marijana Borić ; Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts *

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Abstract

This paper examines Mate Ujević's contributions to the publishing of encyclopaedia publishing, focusing on the Croatian Encyclopaedia and the collection Knowledge and Joy. It explores Ujević's editorial principles, his commitment to the application of scientific principles, and his ability to foster collaboration across political and cultural divides under restrictive political conditions. This paper highlights how Ujević incorporated progressive scientific theories, such as Einstein's relativity and Darwinism, at a time when such ideas were widely suppressed in Europe. By analysing selected entries, the paper demonstrates the Croatian Encyclopaedia's dual purpose: as a cultural achievement of national significance and as a vehicle for preserving scientific autonomy. Despite political challenges, Ujević maintained editorial independence, establishing the Encyclopaedia as a project with significance in Croatia and beyond.

Keywords

Mate Ujević, Croatian Encyclopaedia, encyclopaedic collection, Knowledge and joy, natural history, science, Einstein's theory of relativity, Darwinism.

Hrčak ID:

339488

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/339488

Publication date:

24.11.2025.

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