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Feminist Philosophy and Criticism of Science
Feministische Philosophie und Wissenschaftskritik
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:38:07
Abstract
Students will get an overview of different approaches in feminist philosophy.They will be supported in developing their skills to interpret complex texts, to identify the argumentation, to reflect critically and to put it up for discussion.
Objective
Students will get an overview of different theories of feminist philosophy and systematic philosophical questions as well as the different types of challenge that go along with them ethically, aesthetically, epistemologically, politically and scientifically. They are enabled to interpret complex texts, to identify the argumentation, to reflect critically and to put it up for discussion.
Content
The first fundamental question that arises with this title is, of course, what feminism is and what feminist philosophy can mean, and the debate on this is also our first seminar focus. In a second central line of discussion, systematic philosophical questions are thematic, for example in feminist ethics and political philosophy, feminist aesthetics, feminist epistemology and feminist philosophy of science. This focus will be selected according to the interests of the participants.
Resources
Literature
Herta Nagl-Docekal (2010). „Feministische Philosophie: Wie Philosophie zur Etablierung geschlechtergerechter Bedingungen beitragen kann“. In: „Handbuch zur Geschlechterforschung“, Springer Verlag.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DS , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Feministische Philosophie und Wissenschaftskritik
Vorlesung: Donnerstag 14-16 Uhr
Übung: Montag 16-18 Uhr
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Science in Perspective (In “Science in Perspective”-courses students learn to reflect on ETH’s STEM subjects from the perspective of humanities, political and social sciences. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses.)
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Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (SiP courses are recommended for bachelor students after their first-year examination and for all master- or doctoral students. All SiP courses are listed in Type A. Courses listed under Type B are only recommendations for enrollment for specific departments.)
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