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180005 SE Trust in Science (2020S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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Details

max. 30 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Deutsch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Mittwoch 06.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
  • Freitag 08.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Samstag 06.06. 09:45 - 14:00 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Samstag 13.06. 09:45 - 14:00 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Samstag 20.06. 09:45 - 14:00 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Samstag 27.06. 09:45 - 14:00 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The seminar includes a general introduction to philosophy of trust, and especially epistemic trust. The seminar covers four themes: The role of trust in scientific collaborations (Hardwig 1991; Rolin 2015); the moral dimension in trust (Frost-Arnold 2013; Wilholt 2013); citizens’ trust in scientific experts (Golman 2001; Anderson 2011); and case studies challenging received wisdom about trust and science (Goldenberg 2016; John 2018).
Learning outcomes: The participants understand the epistemic role that trust plays in research groups, scientific communities, and the relations these communities have with the society. They are prepared to discuss such questions as: What can ground epistemic trust in an individual testifier? What can ground trust in (or reliance on) the social practices of scientific communities and the institutions of science? They are familiar with the challenges that citizens encounter when they attempt to assess the trustworthiness of experts who disagree.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

The seminar consists of lectures (6 full hours) and seminar work (16 full hours). Evaluation is based on
- 10%: Participation in lectures and seminars (including required readings)
- 40%: Seminar presentation and discussion (20 + 10 minutes)
- 50%: Seminar paper (10-15 pages) due July 20th
Absences policy: One absence is allowed. Other absences should be adequately motivated. Unjustified absences will impact one’s final grade

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Prüfungsstoff

Literatur

Anderson, E. (2011). Democracy, Public Policy, and Lay Assessment of Scientific Testimony. Episteme, 8 (2), pp. 144-164.
Frost-Arnold, K. (2013). Moral Trust & Scientific Collaboration. Studies in History and Philosophy of Science, 44, pp. 301-310.
Goldenberg, M. J. (2016). Public Misunderstanding of Science? Reframing the Problem of Vaccine Hesitancy. Perspectives on Science, 24 (5), pp. 552-581.
Goldman, A. (2001). Experts: Which Ones Should You Trust? Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, 63 (1), pp. 85-109.
Hardwig, J. (1991). The Role of Trust in Knowledge. Journal of Philosophy, 88 (12), pp. 693-708.
John, S. (2018). Epistemic trust and the ethics of science communication: against transparency, openness, sincerity and honesty. Social Epistemology, 32 (2), pp. 75-87.
Rolin, K. (2015). Values in Science: The Case of Scientific Collaboration. Philosophy of Science, 82 (2), pp. 157-177.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Sa 10.09.2022 00:19