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Feminist and New Materialist Philosophies of Science and Technology
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:29:12
Abstract
This course will present an overview of feminist philosophies of science and technology and new materialist philosophies of science and technology
Objective
The students will be able to analyze techno-scientific knowledge and practices from the point of view of various recent philosophical framework from the context of feminist and new materialist philosophy.
Content
The course will cover feminist approaches to empiricism, to the question of fact/value and to the re-articulation of the concept of objectivity. It will also cover new materialist approaches, such as those of Bennett, Barad and Latour. The discussion will be related to the science-technology-politics nexus, and evaluated critically.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DS , DR , MSC
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 40
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| seminar | Feminist and New Materialist Philosophies of Science and Technology |
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2 h weekly |
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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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Doctorate Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (More Information at: )