This course will reflect on historical and contemporary relations between science and the state. Through various case studies, we will inquire how these two institutions shaped each other. The case studies will cover various scientific disciplines.
Lernziel
To understand how science helped form the state apparatus, and how politics helped shape science; evaluate the image of science as three thinking vs. servant of the state; analyze the role of science in generating political authority and political reasoning; analyze how political ideals are expressed in science.
Leistungskontrolle
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Repetition nur nach erneuter Belegung der Lerneinheit möglich.
Zusatzinformation zum Prüfungsmodus
The course will require a weekly reading of around 20 pages and a weekly mini-feedback task. At least 10-11 tasks (depending on he number of actual classes) must be accepted to pass the course. The final grade will be based on an essay about materials covered in class. Presence in class is expected, and active contribution to class discussions may be rewarded in the final grade.
Lernmaterialien
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Leistungskontrolle als Semesterkurs