Last Call for Application USS univie: summer school SWC Scientific World Conceptions Science, Values, and Democracy? Vienna, July 4-15, 2016

Last Call for Application USS univie: summer school SWC Scientific World Conceptions Science, Values, and Democracy? Vienna, July 4-15, 2016 Science and democracy are key features of modern societies, but there have always been tensions between them, with implications for a wide range of public issues. This two-week course will examine historical, philosophical, and political perspectives on the relation of science, values, and democracy.   The main Lecturers: Mark B. Brown Mark B. Brown is a professor in the Department of Government at California State University, Sacramento Website: http://www.csus.edu/faculty/B/brownm/index.html Heather Douglas Heather Douglas is the Waterloo Chair in Science and Society and Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. https://uwaterloo.ca/philosophy/people-profiles/heather-douglas/ https://uwaterloo.academia.edu/HeatherDouglas Andrew Jewett Andrew Jewett is Associate Professor of History and of Social Studies at Harvard University. http://history.fas.harvard.edu/people/andrew-jewett   Cost of the program: EUR 880,- Lodging in student dormitories is available at approximately EUR 400-450 for the whole duration of the course. Applicants should submit: A short educational curriculum vitae. A list of most recent courses and grades or a copy of your diplomas. A one-page statement (in English), briefly outlining your previous work and your reason for attending the USS-SWC. A (sealed) letter of recommendation from your professor, including some comment on your previous work. This letter may also be sent directly by your professor. A passport photo. Please make sure that all documents arrive in time because we can process only complete applications. Please send the application form, available on our web site http://www.univie.ac.at/ivc/SWC , in advance. To participate mastering English on a high level is required. For non English native speakers with certificate. Application deadline: February 15, 2016 (Later applications may be considered if space is still available.) A letter of admission together with a detailed syllabus will reach successful applicants by mid-February, 2016.   The administration of USS-SWC at the University of Vienna can assist the candidates admitted applying for funds, and in the accreditation of the course, but unfortunately, cannot offer financial assistance. However, for a few gifted applicants who can demonstrate that, despite serious documented support, in particular due to economic difficulties in their own country, a tuition waiver grant, awarded by the Institute Vienna Circle and the University of Vienna, will be provided. Applications http://www.univie.ac.at/ivc/SWC/application.htm or via regular mail to Professor Friedrich Stadler, Institute Vienna Circle University Campus, Spitalgasse 2-4, Hof 1, Eingang 1.13 A-1090 Vienna, Austria For further inquiries, please send email to friedrich.stadler@univie.ac.at or consult the IVC's Web site www.univie.ac.at/ivc/SWC ------------------------ Robert Kaller Institute Vienna Circle Universitätscampus Spitalgasse 2-4, Hof 1, Eingang 1.2 Post Address: Spitalgasse 2-4, Hof 1, Eingang 1.13 A-1090 Wien, Austria Tel. +43 1 4277 46504 eMail: ivc@univie.ac.at URL: http://www.univie.ac.at/ivc