Michael Hagner: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2021

Name	Prof. Dr. Michael Hagner
Field	Science Studies
Address	Professur für Wissenschaftsforsch. ETH Zürich, RZ G 6 Clausiusstrasse 59 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND
Telephone	+41 44 632 40 50
Fax	+41 44 632 15 61
E-mail	mhagner@ethz.ch
Department	Humanities, Social and Political Sciences
Relationship	Full Professor

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
851-0157-49L	What is Life? Introdution Into the History of the Life Sciences	3 credits	2V	M. Hagner
Abstract	The aim of this lecture is to introduce into the most important theories of life from ancient times until the early 21st century. I will put a focus on philosophical concepts and on the modern life sciences since Chalres Darwin.
Learning objective	In the lecture course, attendants will learn to distinguish historically and systematically various theories of life.
851-0157-74L	Photography Between Science and Art Number of participants limited to 20	3 credits	2S	M. Hagner
Abstract	This seminar is devoted to the role of photography in art and science since its beginnings in 1839. We will read selected texts on the theory of photography and analyse photographs for getting an overview over its fascinating history.
Learning objective	When photography started to conquer the world in 1839, it was unclear whether it belonged to the arts or to the sciences. Since those times and despite the digital revolution, this double function of photography has not changed significantly. The aim of this seminar is twofold: First, we want to reconstruct the transformations of photography in the trading zone of the sciences and the arts. Second, we want to analyse epistemological and aesthetical theories, which reflect the function of photography. The use of the photography archive of ETH Zurich will be part of the seminar.
862-0088-08L	Research Colloquium Science Studies (FS 2021) For master students only with a personal invitation.	2 credits	1K	M. Hagner
Abstract	This colloquium is devoted to the introduction into the theory and practice of scientific work.
Learning objective	This colloquium is devoted to the introduction into the theory and practice of scientific work.
Prerequisites / Notice	Lectures mey be held either in English or German. Students receive 2 credit points for submitting a brief, written commentary on one of the presented topics (approx. 5 pages).