Workshop Ethics and Responsibility in Science and Society (German Language)

Contents
This course teaches doctoral students normative and ethical standards for scientific research and provides an introduction to the philosophical foundations of research-related ethical discourse.
Participants learn about the work of ethics committees (KEF) and examine the challenges of security-related research on the basis of guidelines (Leopoldina, DFG). They learn to apply the underlying rules and standards for scientific research to questions of ethical responsibility for researchers.
Doctoral students are made aware of the possible ethical consequences of their own scientific activities. They are encouraged to reflect on their use of research methods and results and to consider the responsibility they bear as researchers towards society.
 

Learning objective(s)
1. Knowledge and critical assessment of various approaches, discourses and framings relating to ethics and responsibility in science and society.
2. Knowledge of various issues relating to ethics and individual and social responsibility in the context of science and scientific work.
3. Practice in weighing up complex issues and engaging in interdisciplinary discussion.
4. Acceptance of ambiguity and reflection on individual options for action.
 

Methods/techniques
• Seminar with individual preparation and input
• Plenary discussion and work in small groups
• Systematic feedback
• Presentations by participants upon request