Michael Hagner: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2022

Name	Prof. em. Dr. Michael Hagner
Field	Science Studies
Address	Dep. Geistes-,Sozial-u.Staatswiss. ETH Zürich, RZ G 6 Clausiusstrasse 59 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND
E-mail	mhagner@ethz.ch
Department	Humanities, Social and Political Sciences
Relationship	Professor emeritus

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
851-0157-84L	Health and Disease Particularly suitable for students of D-BIOL, D-HEST	3 credits	2V	M. Hagner
Abstract	Health and disease belong to the fundamental conditions of human life. Thus, human beings have conceived different ideas and theories concerning health and disease in history. It is the aim of this lecture series to introduce this historical variety in transcultural perspective from antiquity to the present.
Learning objective	It is the aim of this lecture series to introduce this historical variety in transcultural perspective from antiquity to the present.
851-0431-00L	What is (Not) Human? On the History of Anthropology	3 credits	2S	M. Hagner
Abstract	Anthropology as a scientific discipline is a brainchild of European Enlightenment and has formed the modern view of human beings in an often very problematic way. In this seminar we will discuss the most important anthropological theories and practices in historical context.
Learning objective	The objective of this seminar is (1) to give a critical introduction into the history of anthropology since the 18th century and (2) to facilitate a discussion on how we can cope today with this tradition in a responsible way.
Content	One of the most important slogans of the Enlightenment was that the true object of the study of mankind was man himself. To underline this claim, an independent science of man was even founded, anthropology. This science has repeatedly fallen into disrepute for conveying a false image of man, because since the 18th century it generated racist ideas about the nature of man, often in connection with colonialist claims and the legitimization of slavery. Today, we are confronted with the material legacy of this anthropology, stored in museums and universities in the form of bones, skulls, anatomical specimens, photographs, and cultural artifacts - and not infrequently subject to claims for restitution from the states concerned. The seminar will focus on learning about the history of anthropology and stimulating a discussion on how we can responsibly deal with this tradition today. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
862-0088-10L	Research Colloquium Science Studies (FS 2022) For master students only with a personal invitation.	2 credits	1K	M. Hagner
Abstract	This colloquium is devoted to the introduction into the theory and practice of scientific work.
Learning objective	This colloquium is devoted to the introduction into the theory and practice of scientific work.
Prerequisites / Notice	Lectures mey be held either in English or German. Students receive 2 credit points for submitting a brief, written commentary on one of the presented topics (approx. 5 pages).