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Critiques of Scientific Objectivity
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:43
Abstract
This course will review some critical reflections on scientific epistemology, challenging prevalent notions of scientific objectivity. We will start with German critiques from the first half of the 20th century (Heidegger, Husserl, Frankfurt school), go on to French critiques from the second half (Foucault, Latour), and conclude with recent feminist and post-colonial critiques.
Objective
The students will be able to formulate and criticize arguments engaging with prevalent notions of contemporary scientific objectivity. They will be able to critically reflect on the authority of the knowledge that they learn and produce.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DR , DS , MSC
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 30
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| seminar | Critiques of Scientific Objectivity |
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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 Architecture (More Information at: )
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Doctoral Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (More Information at: )