Our researchers are working together on 7 domains led by eminent researchers in the field. We study all important domains of human civilization and have a special domain devoted to discussing issues of theory.
All Domains
Discourse & Rhetoric
Literature & Art
Philosophy & Religion
Politics, Law, Economy & the Military
Technology, Science & Material Culture
Reception of Antiquity
Theory & Methods
What to expect from the domains?
Discourse & Rhetoric
Language is arguably the most powerful anchoring device. Anchoring mechanisms in communication often disclose shared values, ambitions or knowledge.
Literature & Art
Projects on important literary and artistic innovations, the invention of new forms of literature and art, and their relation to pre-existing models.
Philosophy & Religion
Issues of authority in cultic innovations, innovations in priesthood, and foundations of civic festivals from the point of view of successful or unsuccessful anchoring.
Politics, Law, Economy & the Military
How and why did political innovation come about and how were such innovations anchored (more or less) successfully?
Technology, Science & Material Culture
Case studies of dramatic innovations in technology, science and material culture, where we can study anchoring processes and their outcomes in detail.
Reception of Antiquity
Antiquity itself can serve as an anchor in and through a long history of reception.
Theory & Methods
The team jointly strives to develop a theory of Anchoring Innovation. This group guarantees optimal collaboration between all domains and focuses on common issues of theory.
