This essay by Ladislav Hejdánek offers a critical philosophical reflection on the theme of "progress" and the phenomenon of "faith in progress." Drawing on Heraclitus and engaging with the work of Bedřich Loewenstein, the author emphasizes the need for conceptual clarity. A central part of the text involves a phenomenological analysis of the "concept" itself, distinguishing between the intentional act of thinking and the intentional object, following Brentano and Husserl. Hejdánek explores progress across various levels—from individual human development to biological evolution and cosmic cosmogenesis. By introducing the physical concept of negentropy, he argues that progress is not an automatic, deterministic law or a superstition, but rather an openness to a non-predetermined future. Following Emanuel Rádl, he redefines true "faith" as an active inclination toward action and an orientation toward what is "not yet given." Ultimately, the author posits that real progress is possible only through the free activity and initiative of subjects who actively resist decay and entropy, transforming the idea of progress into a fundamental ethical and ontological task.