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Trust in Science
Vertrauen in die Wissenschaft
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:35:41
Abstract
Trust in the sciences has come under pressure recently. This is unfortunate, because scientific research is not possible without trust. Therefore, we will discuss the variable role of trust in science in historical, epistemological and political perspective.
Objective
The goal of the seminar is to understand and reflect various aspects of trust in the sciences in historical perspective.
Content
The basic material for this seminar will by Naomi Oreskes' new book "Why Trust science" ( https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691179001/why-trust-science ). Reading this book and other texts will lead to a better understanding of the role of trust in the sciences. We will discuss both a variety of specific examples and more general epistemological problems with respect to trust.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DS , DR , MSC
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 35
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| seminar | Vertrauen in die Wissenschaft |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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GESS Science in Perspective (Only the topics listed in this paragraph can be chosen as GESS Science in Perspective. Further below you will find the "type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. 6 ECTS need to be acquired during the BA and 2 ECTS during the MA Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (Suitable for all students. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Doctoral Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (More Information at: )