800905 ethics and science

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assoz. Prof. Dr. Ulrich Metschl assoz. Prof. Dr. Ulrich Metschl, +43 512 507 40206
800905
ethics and science
SE 2
2,5
Block
not applicable
German
Introduction and elaboration of central concepts and methods for the discussion of ethical, legal and social implications of scientific research.
By way of selected case studies as, e.g., the Human Genome Project, ethical issues of contemporary scientific research as well as their potential solutions will be discussed. Special attention will be paid to the concerns of a democratic public and its specific methods of decision-making.
Lecture style plus students’ presentations plus discussions in class
Presentations and end-term papers
Philip Kitcher: Science, Truth and Democracy; Oxford University Press 2003. (Weitere Literaturhinweise im Laufe des Seminars)
The seminar will be held as a block course with an additional introductory session. No special requirements for participation.
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Wed 2010-11-10
 17.15 - 18.45 60434 SR 60434 SR Barrier-free Vorbesprechung
Thu 2010-12-16
 08.00 - 13.00 50113 SR 50113 SR Barrier-free
Thu 2010-12-16
 13.00 - 17.00 60602 SR 60602 SR Barrier-free
Fri 2010-12-17
 08.00 - 17.00 Container 2 Container 2
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Thu 2010-11-11
 15.30 - 17.15 Hörsaal 3 Hörsaal 3 Barrier-free Vorbesprechung
Thu 2011-01-20
 08.00 - 13.00 50113 SR 50113 SR Barrier-free
Thu 2011-01-20
 13.00 - 17.00 Container 1 Container 1
Fri 2011-01-21
 08.00 - 17.00 Container 2 Container 2