The course establishes connections among the three chief fields that constitute HEPS: history, economics, and philosophy of science. It complements and integrates the three separate introductions to these fields (taught in the Introductory Module of HEPS). The course aims at amalgamating these three perspectives and at preparing an interdisciplinary approach at reflecting the sciences.
The course is introductory in character and suited for all students, including beginners, interested in gaining an overview of interdisciplinary science studies.
Alan Chalmers, What is this Thing Called Science?, Maidenhead: Open University Press, fourth edition 2013.
Peter J. Bowler, and Iwan R. Morus, Making Modern Science. A Historical Survey, Chicago: University of Chicago Press 2005.
Frequency | Weekday | Time | Format / Place | Period | |
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weekly | Di | 14-16 | ONLINE | 03.11.2020-16.02.2021 |
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26-GL_WP Grundlagen Wissenschaftsphilosophie | Seminar 1 | Study requirement
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Seminar 2 | Study requirement
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- | Graded examination | Student information | |
26-HEPS-EM Einführungsmodul | Wissenschaftsforschung (Introduction to Science Studies) | Graded examination
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- | Graded examination | Student information | |
26-HM_TP1_WP Hauptmodul TP1: Wissenschaftsphilosophie | Seminar 1 | Study requirement
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Seminar 2 | Study requirement
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- | Graded examination | Student information | |
26-VT_WP Vertiefung Wissenschaftsphilosophie | Seminar 1 | Study requirement
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- | Graded examination | Student information |
The binding module descriptions contain further information, including specifications on the "types of assignments" students need to complete. In cases where a module description mentions more than one kind of assignment, the respective member of the teaching staff will decide which task(s) they assign the students.