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Abstract
Ignorance and error are usually unwelcome participants in the sciences and scientific practices, but we know that we cannot get rid of them. In this seminar we will analyze and discuss the different roles of ignorance and error in sciences from a philosophical perspective.
Objective
– The students apply philosophical conceptions of ignorance and error to sciences and their own studies. – The students reflect ignorance and error in their own scientific practice. – The students discuss controversial positions in an interdisciplinary context.
Content
Ignorance and error are usually unwelcome participants in the sciences and scientific practices, but we know that we cannot get rid of them. In this seminar we will analyze and discuss the different roles of ignorance and error in sciences from a philosophical perspective.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DS , MSC
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 25
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| seminar |
Unwissen und Irrtum in den Wissenschaften
Does not take place this semester.
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No time listed | 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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