This lecture discusses fundamental sociological concepts and selected theories of the social. At the core are different contexts of theory emergence, different concepts of theory, and different conceptualizations of social action, social order, and social change.
This seminar deepens central concepts and arguments through joint discussion of the latest applications and developments of sociological theory within a concrete problem space – the social conditions of (in)effective climate policy.
This seminar provides practical skills and reflective knowledge useful for conducting independent social science research projects, combining findings from interdisciplinary science studies with the philosophy and sociology of science.
This intensive seminar covers social science perspectives on technological innovation as a core driver of economic and social dynamics, examining origins, forms, effects, and societal reactions to innovation.