- The status of a technician in science is not enough for you?
You want to create knowledge and you have enough courage to approach the limits of science as a method? Then its time to broaden your horizons and take different perspectives on your research.
In this course you will approach theory of science as well as social impacts on knowledge generation in your daily scientific practice. This will lead you to better knowledge in your own research field and an improvement of the creativity of your own research questions. Perceiving nuances in the understanding of research will boost your basis for interdisciplinary work.
- Contents
- The following topics will be covered by lectures, discussions and exercises
- Reflection on factors influencing own knowledge
- Science as practice and the social perspective of action
- Own preferences, disciplinary norms - the historical-philosophical perspective
- Limits of knowledge and methodology
- Didactic Aims
- Participants develop capabilities to reflect about their own science practice. Participants develop an awareness of the limits of their own knowledge.
- Didactic Elements
- Lecture, discussion, exercise
- Target Group
- Doctoral Researchers
Postdocs & Senior Scientists
- Required Prior Knowledge
- Scientific background in a natural science subject. No specific background in philosophy or sociology is required
- Organisational Info
- Date: 05.02.2021
Time: 09:00 - 16:00
Course Duration in Days: 1
Location: Online
Course Language: English
Registration Deadline: 13.01.2021
Cancellation Deadline: 22.01.2021
Participation fee for externals (net): 0.00 €
Focus on scientific exchange: Yes
Eligibility for participation: 1.98
Remarks: As for all online courses, you will need a stable internet connection.
Need help? Contact: verena.schaller@ufz.de / +49 341 235 - 1843
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