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MODULE MANUAL

for the Master of Arts (M.A.) degree programs in

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (60 ECTS)

and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

(120 ECTS)

at Witten/Herdecke University

version 10.2016

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Content Content ................................................................................................................................................ 3

Abbreviations ..................................................................................................................................... 5

Obligatory Modules (O) / Compulsory Elective Modules (C)....................................................... 6

Module PM1: Disciplinary Basics of Transdisciplinary Analysis ......................................... 7 PM1-1: Fundamentals of Microeconomics and Institutional Economics ................................ 9 PM1-2: Fundamentals of International Relations and Global Governance ........................... 10 PM1-3: Fundamentals of Philosophy ..................................................................................... 11

Module PM2: Basic Methodology .......................................................................................... 12 PM2-1: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods ...................................................................... 13 PM2-2: Philosophy of Science ............................................................................................... 15

Module PM3: Studium fundamentale .................................................................................... 16 Module PM4: Global Economic Development I: Power Relations, Regimes and

Development .................................................................................................. 18 PM4-1: International Political Economy ............................................................................... 20 PM4-2: Development Economics and Development Policy .................................................. 21

Module PM5: Global Governance I: International Relations and International Actors .. 22 PM5-1: Comparative Analysis of Foreign Policies ............................................................... 24 PM5-2: International Relations and Actors ........................................................................... 25

Module PM6: Philosophy and Society I ................................................................................. 26 PM6-1: Philosophy of the Social Sciences ............................................................................ 28 PM6-2: Political Philosophy .................................................................................................. 29

Module PM100: Master module ............................................................................................. 31

Elective Modules (E) / Compulsory Elective Modules (C) in Majors (M) .................................. 33

Module PM7: Institutions and Organizations in Focus: Systems in Germany and the EU ............................................................................................................ 34

PM7-1: Economic Systems: Germany and EU ...................................................................... 36 PM7-2: Political Systems: Germany and EU ......................................................................... 37

Module PM17: Questions at the Interface of Philosophy, Politics and Economics ........... 38 Module PM22: Independent Studies/Independent Projects ................................................ 40 Module PM18: Summer School / Winter School .................................................................. 41 Module PM23: Profile Module (18 CP) ................................................................................. 42 Module PM24: Profile Module (20 CP) ................................................................................. 44 Module PM25: Conference Management .............................................................................. 46

Specialization (Major) Global Economic Deveplopment ........................................................... 48 Module PM8: Global Economic Development II: Institutions and Oganizations in the

Global Economy ............................................................................................ 48 PM8-1: Institutions, Growth and Development ..................................................................... 50 PM 8-2: Political Economy of International Organizations ................................................... 51

Module PM9: Global Economic Development III: Application-oriented Issues ............... 52 PM9-1: Climate, Environment, Poverty ................................................................................ 54 PM9-2: Money, Finance and the Financial System ............................................................... 55

Module PM19: Current Issues and Further Questions: Global Economic Development ................................................................... 56

Module PM26: Questions at the Interface of Philosophy, Politics and Economics - Global Economic Development ................................................................... 58

PM26-1: Questions at the Interface of Philosophy, Politics and Economics......................... 60 PM26-2: Questions at the Interface from a Global Economic Perspective ........................... 61

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (M.A.)

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Module PM10: Independent Studies/Independent Projects Global Economic Development ................................................................................................... 62

Module PM27: Summer School / Winter School Global Economic Development .............. 63

Specialization (Major) Global Governance ................................................................................ 64 Module PM11: Global Governance II .................................................................................... 64

PM11-1: Globalization and Global Governance .................................................................... 66 PM11-2: Governing the Globe: Key Issues ........................................................................... 67

Module PM12: Global Governance III .................................................................................. 68 PM12-1: International Security .............................................................................................. 70 PM12-2: International Laws, Norms and Ethics .................................................................... 71

Module PM20: Current Issues and Further Questions: Global Governance .................... 72 Module PM28: Questions at the Interface of Philosophy, Politics and Economics

- Global Governance ...................................................................................... 73 PM28-1: Questions at the Interface of Philosophy, Politics and Economics......................... 75 PM28-2: Questions at the Interface from a Global Governance Perspective ........................ 76

Module PM13: Independent Studies/Independent Projects Global Governance .............. 77 Module PM29: Summer School / Winter School Global Governance ................................. 78

Specialization (Major) Philosophy and Society .......................................................................... 79 Module PM14: Philosophy and Society II ............................................................................. 79

PM14-1: Ethical Foundations of Human Rights .................................................................... 81 PM14-2: Game Theory and Social Structure ......................................................................... 82

Module PM15: Philosophy and Society III ............................................................................ 83 PM15-1: Social Ontology and Metaphysics .......................................................................... 85 PM15-2: Social Epistemology and Collective Action ........................................................... 86 PM15-3: Philosophy of Economics ....................................................................................... 88 PM15-4: Ethics and Economics ............................................................................................. 89

Module PM21: Current Issues and Further Questions: Philosophy and Society .............. 90 Module PM30: Questions at the Interface of Philosophy, Politics and Economics -

Philosophy and Society .................................................................................. 91 PM30-1: Questions at the Interface of Philosophy, Politics and Economics......................... 93 PM30-2: Questions at the Interface from a Philosophical Perspective .................................. 94

Module PM16: Independent Studies/Independent Projects Philosophy and Society ........ 95 Module PM31: Summer School / Winter School Philosophy and Society ........................... 96


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Abbreviations ECTS Eurpoean Credit Transfer System

E Elective module

C Compulsory electice module

O Obligatory course

GED Global Economic Development

GG Global Governance

PPE-60 Master degree programm „Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (60 ECTS)

PPE-120 Master degree programm „Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (120 ECTS)

WS Winter semester

SS Summer semester

1 SWS

1 hour of instruction (45 minutes) every week for the duration of the lecture period

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OBLIGATORY MODULES (O) / COMPULSORY ELECTIVE MODULES (C)


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Module PM1: Disciplinary Basics of Transdisciplinary Analysis Code PM1

degree program PPE-120 (O)

Workload 360 h

Credits 12

In semester 1st semester

frequency Winter term

Duration 1 semester

1 Course title(s) a) Fundamentals of Microeconomics and

Institutional Economics (PM1-1)

b) Fundamentals of International Relations and Global Governance (PM1-2)

c) Fundamentals of Philosophy (PM1-3)

Contact hours 2 SWS* / 30 h

2 SWS / 30 h

2 SWS / 30 h

Self study 90 h

90 h

90 h

Scheduled group size 25

2 Learning outcomes / competences Exploration of disciplinary basics for a transdisciplinary analysis and philosophical reflexion of global organizations and institutions, and their interactions.

Students acquire the theoretical fundamentals required for an in-depth transdisciplinary analysis.

3 Content Fundmental analysis tools from microeconomics and institutional economics, with special reference to those aspects that are relevant in the analysis of organizations and institutions and may be meaningfully linked to the related field of social sciences.

Fundamentals of political analysis of international relations, with special reference to the role and function of international organizations - also their tense relationship with national policy - in the regulation of national and international problems and conflicts in the context of global governance.

Fundamental terminology of theoretical philosophy, such as property, substance, natural law, mind, matter, social concept, morality, ethics, space and time, with a specific focus on questions of apriori / aposteriori distinctions, ethical justification, and revision of assumptions.

4 Teaching formats Seminars

5 Admission requirements form: no module specific requirements content: no module specific requirements

6 Examination formats Final written examination in each sub-module.

7 Precondition for award of credits Documentation of exam performance

8 Use of the module (in other degree programs)


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9 Weight of grade for final grade In proportion to credits

10 Module supervisor/s: Prof. Dr. Jens Harbecke

Full-time instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Joachim Zweynert, Prof. Dr. Jens Harbecke, Prof. Dr. Elke Krahmann, Prof. Dr. Dirk Sauerland

11 Other information Language of instruction: English


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PM1-1: Fundamentals of Microeconomics and Institutional Economics

Code PM1-1

Semester: 1st semester

Format: Seminar

Workload 120 h

Credits: 4

Contact hours: 2 SWS / 30 h

Self study: 90 h

Exam formats: Final written exam

Instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Dirk Sauerland, Prof. Dr. Joachim Zweynert

1 Learning outcomes / competences Students are aquainted with the fundamental analysis tools from microeconomics and institutional economics required for a transdisciplinary analysis of global institutions and organizations.

Competences in the basic methodical and theoretical principles of microeconomics and New Institutional Economics, exploration of intersections with the two other disciplines involved, with particular reference to the analysis of institutions and organizations.

2 Content One focus is on the specific economic perspective of social interaction (homo oeconomicus, utility maximization, rationality) and another on the expansion of this perspective via relevant aspects of New Institutional Economics (such as: information asymmetry, path dependency, informal institutions). A logical issue arising in this context is that of connectivity between economic, political and philosophical analysis.

3 References (suggested reading) Frank, R.: Principles of Micro-Economics, 2nd ed., Boston, Mass (et al.): McGraw-Hill/Irwin 2004. Furubotn, E., Richter, R.: Institutions and Economic Theory: The Contribution of the New Institutional Economics, 2nd ed., Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan Press 2005.



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PM1-2: Fundamentals of International Relations and Global Governance

Code PM1-2


Format: Seminar

Workload 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h


Instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Elke Krahmann

1 Learning outcomes / competences The course conveys basic insights into research on international politics and the results of the Global Governance debate. The focus in this introductory course is already on the specialties „institutions and organizations“ in preparation of the interfaces of transdisciplinary analysis.

Competences in the basic methodical and theoretical principles of political science, exploration of intersections with the other two disciplines involved, with particular reference to the analysis of institutions and organizations.

2 Content All basic relations of international politics: power blocks and their dynamics, from a variety of perspectives such as economic globalization, processes of war and peace, global common goods, etc.

A key focus is on political governance in national and supranational dimensions: sovereignty issues, privatization issues, common goods, international organizations and institutional processes (WTO, post-Kyoto issues) etc.

3 References (suggested reading) Harrison, L., Callan, Th.: Key Research Concepts in Politics and International Relations, Thousand Oakes: Sage Publications 2013. Barnett, M., Duvall, R.: Power in Global Governance (Cambridge Studies in International Relations), Cambridge University Press 2010.


http://www.amazon.de/Research-Concepts-Politics-International-Relations/dp/1412911850/ref=sr_1_34?s=books-intl-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1358091870&sr=1-34

http://www.amazon.de/Governance-Cambridge-Studies-International-Relations/dp/0521549523/ref=sr_1_2?s=books-intl-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1358092054&sr=1-2

http://www.amazon.de/Governance-Cambridge-Studies-International-Relations/dp/0521549523/ref=sr_1_2?s=books-intl-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1358092054&sr=1-2


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PM1-3: Fundamentals of Philosophy

Code PM1-3


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h


Instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Jens Harbecke

1 Learning outcomes / competences Students acquire a sound basis of knowledge in the disciplines of theoretical and practical philosophy, i.e. metaphysics, ontology, epistemology, philosophy of language and philosophy of mind, political philosophy, and ethics and study primary literature by key authors.

Core competences: students learn how to receive philosophical writings proficiently, to produce their own philosophical texts, to develop creative and theoretical thoughts and engage in constructive philosophical debate.

2 Content

• Key terms and methods of theoretical philosophy. • Definition and ontology of terms such as property, substance, law, mind, matter, space

and time. • Preconditions of knowledge; apriori/aposteriori distinction; difference between

knowledge and justified acceptance, justification and revision of assumptions; sceptical scrutiny.

• Basic positions on the relation between mind and matter • Theories of meaning

3 References (suggested reading) Blackburn, S.: Think – A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy. Oxford: Oxford University Press 1999. Crane, T., Farkas, K.: Metaphysics: A Guide and Anthology. Oxford: Oxford University Press 2004. Sosa, E., Kim, J.: Epistemology: An Anthology. Wiley-Blackwell 2004. McLaughlin, B., Beckermann, A., Walter, S.: The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Mind. Oxford: Oxford University Press 2011.



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Module PM2: Basic Methodology Code PM2


Workload 300 h

Credits 10

In semester 1st semster


Duration 2 semesters

1 Course title(s) a) Quantitative & Qualitative Methods

(PM2-1)

b) Philosophy of Science (PM2-2)

Contact hours 3 SWS/ 45h 2 SWS/ 30h

Self study 135 h 90 h


2 Learning outcomes / competences Students acquire methodological qualifications that are essential prerequisites of advanced scientific studies, specifically methods employed in empirical social research, applied statistics and theory of science.

Competences: Upon conclusion of the module students have learned to evaluate and document scientific findings.

3 Content

• Theory of science • Applied statistics • Applied econometrics



6 Exam formats Final written examination in each sub-module


8 Use of the module (in other degree programs) Obligatory module in degree programm Management (M.A.)



Full-time instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Jens Harbecke, Prof. Dr. Marcel Hülsbeck, Dr. Johannes Rohde



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PM2-1: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

Code: PM2-1


Format: Seminar/tutorial

Workload: 90 h

Credits: 6


Self study: 135 h


Instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Marcel Hülsbeck, Dr. Johannes Rohde

1 Learning outcomes / competences Students are expected to develop and train quantitative and qualitative methodological skills required for autonomous research activities. .

This includes the discussion of the process of an empirical study as well as the knowledge of specific computational methods. Furthermore, students will acquire methodological expertise in qualitative research, to allow them to carry out a research project themselves.

2 Content

• Statistical decision-making techniques • Sampling procedures • Verification procedures • Correlation measurements • Variance analytical methods • Methods of empirical social research • Working with SPSS • Generating hypothesis vs. testing hypothesis • Standards: common sense and the structure of social practice • Validity, reliabilty and objectivity • Getting started: Research questions and basic research design • Different ways of collecting data: Group discussions, interviews and observation • Getting into the field: Whom to connect with and how to ask • Analysing your data: dokumentarische Methode & grounded theory • Practicing data analysis

3 References (suggested reading) Stevens, J.: Applied Multivariate Statistics for the Social Sciences. London, New Jersey: Mahwah 2002. Wooldridge, J.M.: Econometric Analysis of Cross Section and Panel Data. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press 2002. Green, W. H.: Econometric Analysis. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited 2012.


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PM2-2: Philosophy of Science

Code: PM2-2


Format: Seminar

Workload: 150 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 120 h

Exam formats: Bottom-up written exam


1 Learning outcomes / competences Students are acquainted with techniques of academic discourse, such as historical debate, and structures of scientific methodology and scientific evidence. They learn how to reflect on their own academic work and that of others.

Key competences in theory of science and academic discourse.

2 Content

• Science as a form of cognition • Experiments and design • Inductivism • Falsifiability • Theory as structures • New Experimentalism • Evidence based management

3 References (suggested reading) Godfrey-Smith, P.: Theory and Reality: An introduction to the Philosophy of Science. Chicago: University of Chicago Press 2003. Psillos, S. and M. Curd (eds): The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Science. New York: Routledge 2008. Papineau, D.: The Philosophy of Science. Oxford: Oxford University Press 1996.



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Module PM3: Studium fundamentale Code PM3

degree program PPE-120 (C)

PPE-60 (C)

Workload 360 h

180h

Credits 12

6

In semester 1st - 4th sem.

1st - 2rd sem.

frequency each semester

Duration

1 Course title(s) New range of courses each semester

Contact hours depending on course

Self study depending on course


2 Learning outcomes / competences The module conveys and promotes competences in socio-cultural sciences. It provides linkages between insights from scientific specializations, complex issues from the everyday world, fundamental experiences with the arts, and key questions of human self-image. Courses in fundamental studies address three different areas of competence. The area of reflexive competence serves to school thought and critical discernment. It gives an introduction to the theoretical and methodological principles of science beyond the scope of individual disciplines. The area of artistic competence offers free space to experience artistic-creative processes and train aesthetic perception. Communicative competence is required to handle complex communicative and organizational processes. Another focus is on media skills at the interface of sciences and arts.

Competences: discursive, social and cultural competences.

3 Content At the start of each semester the Faculty of Humanities and Arts offers a wide range of courses to choose from. Students may sign up for several seminars over the duration of their studies, according to personal preferences. A selection of representative examples:

• The Old Testament – basis for three religions (Prof. Dr. Dr. Dr. h.c. Dieter Vieweger) • The mystery of self-awareness (Dr. Louise Röska-Hardy) • The museum – sanctuary of the muse, or mandatory training ground for the

bourgeoisie? (David Hornemann v. Laer) • The relationship between arts – music and dance in the 20th century (Dr. habil.

Steffen Schmidt) • The origins of thought, and thoughts on origins. A phenomenology of change (Prof.

Dr. Jürgen Werner) • Joy in speaking – applied vocal physiology (Susanne Ruppel) • Improvisation & Jazz (Michael Kiedaisch) • International humanitarian law - uneasy relationship between law and politics (Dr.

Heike Spieker) 4 Teaching formats

Seminars, case studies and group work. 5 Admission requirements

form: no module specific requirements content: no module specific requirements


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6 Exam formats All exam formats stipulated in examination regulations



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Weight of grade for final grade In proportion to credits

10 Module supervisor/s: Prof. Dr. Claus Volkenandt Full-time instructor/s: N.N.



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Module PM4: Global Economic Development I: Power Relations, Regimes and Development

Code PM4


PPE-60 (C)

Workload 240 h

Credits 8

In semester 1st - 3rd sem.

frequency annually

Duration two semester

1 Course title(s) a) International Political Economy

(PM4-1)

b) Development economics and development policy (PM4-2)

Contact hours 2 SWS / 30 h

2 SWS / 30 h

Self study 90 h

90 h


2 Learning outcomes / competences Exploration of basic correlations between political power relationships and economic exchange in the global economy, plus reflexion on various perspectives of such correlations in economic and political science. A more comprehensive specification of these fundamental issues based on the example of development theory and policy.

Competences: an in-depth and application-oriented grasp of IPE and development economics; training in autonomous scientific analysis in these fields.

3 Content Fundamentals of International Political Economy: correlation of international political and economic relations; theory of political regimes and the problems of collective action in the international context; the role of international organizations and institutions in the global economy.

Fundamentals of academic theories of economic developments, their explanatory potential and possible deficits. The explanatory potential of socio-scientific approaches. Application of this debate to development politics: the role of political power in development politics.



6 Exam formats Seminar paper in conclusion of the complete module, or written exams in both sub-modules




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10 Module supervisor/s: Prof. Dr. Joachim Zweynert

Full-time instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Joachim Zweynert; N.N.



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PM4-1: International Political Economy

Code: PM4-1

Semester: 1st - 3rd semester

Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h

Exam formats: Seminar paper in conclusion of the complete module, or written exams in both sub-modules

Instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Joachim Zweynert

1 Learning outcomes / competences Exploration of basic interactions between economics and politics in international political relations and global business exchange.

Transdisciplinary methodological-theoretical competences.

2 Content

• The power problem in business • Political and economic theories of collective action • International organizations and institutions in the global economy • Economic and political integration and new regionalism

3 References (suggested reading) Gilpin, R.: Global Political Economy, Princeton: Princeton University Press 2001. Cleaver, T.: Understanding the World Economy, 4th ed., London et al.: Routledge 2013.



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PM4-2: Development Economics and Development Policy

Code: PM4-2

Semester: 1st - 3rd semester

Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h


Instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Joachim Zweynert

1 Learning outcomes / competences Basic working knowledge of pertinent economic development theories; ability to submit these to critical theoretical scrutiny with reference to social science approaches; autonomous context-sensitive diagnosis of development-political issues.

Competences: theoretical and application-oriented competences with a focus on the transfer between theory and application.

2 Content

• Fundamentals of development economics • Critical reflexion on the relevance of neoclassical growth models • Political criticism of development economics • Basic issues in development policy

3 References (suggested reading) Todaro, M. P., Smith, S. C.: Economic Development, 11th ed., Boston, Mass.: Addison-Wesley 2012.



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Module PM5: Global Governance I: International Relations and International Actors

Code PM5


PPE-60 (C)

Workload 240 h

Credits 8

In semester 2nd - 3rd sem.

frequency Summer term

Duration one semester

1 Course title(s) a) Comparative Analysis of Foreign

Policies (PM5-1)

b) International Relations and International Actors (PM5-2)


2 SWS / 30 h

Self study 90 h

90 h


2 Learning outcomes / competences In-depth knowledge and understanding of select actors that are of relevance to international relations, such as states, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), transnational corporations or international organizations.

Ability to critique and apply appropriate theoretical and analytical approaches and concepts to the analysis of foreign policies, and transnational and international relations.

3 Content Detailed theoretical examination of the roles, contributions and policies of select actors in global governance, such as states, non-state actors and international organizations.

Analysis of formal and informal institutions and decision-making processes relevant to political interaction in the global context.

Theoretical approaches and concepts relevant to transnational and international interactions and policies, such as Foreign Policy Analysis and International Relations Theory.


5 Admission requirements form: no module specific requirements

content: no module specific requirements 6 Exam formats

Seminar paper in conclusion of the complete module, or written exams in both sub-modules

7 Precondition for award of credits Satisfactory performance in exam/essay



10 Module supervisor/s: Prof. Dr. Elke Krahmann


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Full-time instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Elke Krahmann; N.N.



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PM5-1: Comparative Analysis of Foreign Policies

Code PM5-1

Semester: 2nd - 3rd semester

Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h


Instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Elke Krahmann

1 Learning outcomes / competences

• Knowledge and understanding of theoretical approaches to Foreign Policy Analysis • Knowledge and understanding of national decision-making institutions, processes and

policies in the field of foreign and international relations • Ability to compare and analyse foreign policies and international relations • Ability to critique and apply select theoretical approaches to Foreign Policy Analysis

2 Content

• Theoretical approaches to Foreign Policy Analysis • Comparison of national foreign policy decision-making institutions and processes • Comparison of national foreign policy making in select states, such as Germany, USA,

Russia, France or China 3 References (suggested reading)

Alden, Christopher, and Aran, Amnon (2012) Foreign Policy Analysis: New Approaches. New York: Routledge. Hill, Christopher (2003) The Changing Politics of Foreign Policy. Basingstoke: Palgrave. Neack, Laura (2008). The New Foreign Policy: Power Seeking in a Globalized Era. Rowman and Littlefield. Smith, Steve, Hadfield, Amelia, and Dunne, Tim (eds.) (2008) Foreign Policy: Theories, Actors, Cases. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

4 Other information

Language of instruction: English


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PM5-2: International Relations and Actors

Code PM5-2


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h


Instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Elke Krahmann; N.N.


• Knowledge and understanding the internal workings of non-state actors, such as international organizations, NGOs, the media or transnational corporations, and their involvement in international relations and global policy-making

• Ability to critique and apply appropriate theoretical approaches and concepts towards the analysis of non-state actors in international relations

• Training in transfer competence 2 Content

• Detailed analysis of select non-state actors, their internal organizations and their external relations and contributions to international and global politics

• Discussion and application of appropriate theories and concepts for understanding the relevance of non-state actors in global political and economic processes, such as the perpetuation of global power imbalances

• Case studies, illustrating the relations and contributions of non-state actors to international and global politics

3 References (suggested reading) Barnett, Michael, and Finnmore, Martha (2004) Rules for the World: International Organizations in Global Politics. Ithaca: Cornell University Press.



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Module PM6: Philosophy and Society I Code PM6


PPE-60 (C)

Workload 240 h

Credits 8




1 Course title(s) a) Philosophy of the Social Sciences

(PM6-1)

b) Political Philosophy (PM6-2)


2 SWS / 30 h

Self study 90 h

90 h


2 Learning outcomes / competences The module aims to convey a sound basis of knowledge in the philosophy of the social sciences, in game theory, and the correlation between game theory and social structure.

Competences: students learn how to make competent contributions to the philosophical debate on social science issues. They acquire skills to scrutinize collective decision-making processes and assess social structures for resulting mechanisms.

3 Content The module addresses the general philosophy of the social sciences on the one hand, and specific issues of social structures from the perspective of game theory on the other. The first part covers topics such as possible definitions and delimitation criteria from social sciences, correlations between social and natural sciences, possible explanations and prognoses, problems of objectivity and value judgements, and other aspects.

The second sub-module starts with an analysis of basic issues in game theory (prisoner’s dilemma, stag hunt, battle of the sexes etc.) and goes on to discuss cooperative and non-cooperative games as well as repeated and evolutionary games. Another focus is on game-theoretical aspects in political science, sociology, economics and biology.




Seminar paper in conclusion of the complete module, or written exams in both sub-modules




10 Module supervisor/s: Prof. Dr. Jens Harbecke Full-time instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Jens Harbecke, N.N.


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PM6-1: Philosophy of the Social Sciences

Code: PM6-1


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h



1 Learning outcomes / competences The course conveys the ability to handle contents and positions from the philosophy of the social sciences with competence.

Competences: students acquire familiarity with major authors in the field through the study of original literature and learn how to relate this knowledge to scientific findings.

2 Content

• Definitions and delimitation attempts in social sciences • Relation between social sciences and natural sciences • Social science research and technological intervention • Explanations and prognoses • Individualism vs. collectivism • The problem of objectivity and value judgement • Complexity • Text interpretation

3 References (sugested reading) Mantzavinos, C. (ed.): Philosophy of the Social Sciences. Philosophical Theory and Scientific Practice, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009. Hollis, M.: The Philosophy of Social Science (Cambridge) 1994. Elster, J.: Explaining Social Behavior. More Nuts and Bolts for the Social Sciences, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2007. Rosenberg, A.: Philosophy of Social Science. Bolder, CO: Westview, 3rd ed. 2007.



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PM6-2: Political Philosophy

Code: PM6-2


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h



1 Learning outcomes / competences Students explore classical positions regarding the basic question of how humans can and should live with each other, from systematic, ethical and historical perspectives.

Competences: Students acquire a solid basis of knowledge on positions regarding law and justice, general forms of political action, and issues involved in mutual obligations of individuals and the state. They acquire skills to make competent contributions to debates on economic aspects of political philosophy, i.e. topics related to rights of property, liberty and justice.

2 Content

• Ethical foundations of politics and society • The origins of political institutions and the search for the ideal form of a social

community (Plato, Aristotle) • Reflection of the terms of justice, equality, morality and law • The sovereign state (Machiavelli, Hobbes), forms of constitutional government (Locke),

and democracy (Rousseau, Tocqueville). • Liberalism, conservatism, socialism, collectivism, anarchism • Public goods and public sphere • Discrimination and gender justice • Ethical dimensions of globalization

3 References (suggested reading): Pettit, P., Goodin, R. E.: Contemporary Political Philosophy: An Anthology. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell 1997. Stevens, R.G.: Political Philosophy von Stevens. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2011. Wolff, J.: An Introduction to Political Philosophy. Oxford: Oxford University Press 2006. Bird, C.: An Introduction to Political Philosophy. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 2006. Risse, M.: Global Political Philosophy. New York: Palgrave Macmillan 2012.


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Module PM100: Master module Code PM19


PPE-60 (O)

Workload 600 h

450 h

Credits 20

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In semester 4th sem.

2nd sem.


Duration 1 semester

1 Course title(s) Master thesis

Master colloquium

Contact hours -

Self study 500 h (PPE-120)

350 h (PPE-60)

Scheduled group size -

2 Learning outcomes / competences In the master module a candidate writes the Master thesis. In conclusion of the degree program the Master thesis demonstrates a candidate’s ability to conduct independent subject-specific scientific work.

(subject-related and methodological competence)

3 Content The Master thesis constitutes a candidate’s independent work in the preparation of which the specifications of exam regulations must be adhered to. The content depends on the topic in question.

4 Teaching formats Independent academic work

5 Admission requirements form: successful completion of all modules


Grading of Master thesis and oral performance in Master colloquium (weighting factors: 0,8 Master thesis, 0,2 Master colloquium)

7 Precondition for award of credits The Master thesis must be graded with at least „adequate/pass“.

8 Use of the module (in other degree programs) 9 Weight of grade for final grade

In proportion to credits

The final grade for the module is the arithmetic mean of course grades.

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ELECTIVE MODULES (E) / COMPULSORY ELECTIVE MODULES (C) IN MAJORS (M)


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Module PM7: Institutions and Organizations in Focus: Systems in Germany and the EU

Code PM7

degree program PPE-120 (E)

PPE-60 (E)

Workload 240 h

Credits 8

In semester 2nd - 4th sem.



1 Course title(s) a) Economic Systems (PM7-1)

d) Political Systems (PM7-2)


2 SWS / 30 h

Self study 90 h

90 h


2 Learning outcomes / competences The module conveys a sound basis of knowledge about organizations and institutions in Germany and the EU and their interaction in the context of European integration. Students are expected to develop an in-depth understanding of the economic as well as political systems with a specific focus on the interdependence of systems.

Subject-related methodological competence

3 Content

• Social Market Economy – concept and implementation • The internal market concept of the EU – competition or harmonization? • Social Market Economy – a suitable model for the EU? • The Federal Republic of Germany as a social federation of states – how federalism

works in Germany • Political integration or decentralized coordination in the multi-level model of the EU

4 Teaching formats Seminars; case study analysis


6 Exam formats Big and small exam; details to be discussed with the lecturers


8 Use of the module (in other degree programs) PPE (B.A.) 240



Full-time instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Joachim Zweynert, Prof. Dr. Dirk Sauerland


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PM7-1: Economic Systems: Germany and EU

Code PM7-1

Semester: 2nd - 4th semester

Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4

Contac hours: 2 SWS / 30 h

Self study: 90 h

Exam formats: Big and small exam; details to be discussed with the lecturers

Instructor/s: N.N.

1 Learning outcomes / competences Having completed the course, students are expected to be familiar with the basic concept of Social Market Economy, develop a theoretical understanding of its roots, and be able to grasp and explain the concept of social policy for the market. Key topics are the Catholic Social Teachings, the Austrian School and its significance for the later Freiburg School. Students are also taught to comprehend the elements of the economic system in the European Union, and to scrutinize the interdependence of organizational elements at the national and the European level.

2 Content

• Ordoliberalism as theoretical foundation of Social Market Economy • Competition as organizational element • Social protection systems and social peace as locational factors • Economic integration of the EU • Internal market and EU competition rules

3 References (suggested reading) Scharpf, F.W. (2010), The asymmetry of European integration, or why the EU cannot be a ‘social market economy’, in: Socio-Economic Review 8, S. 211–250 John, K.D. (2007), "The German Social Market Economy–(Still) a Model for the European Union?.", in: Theoretical and Applied Economics 3.3 (508): 3-10. Marginson, P. and K. Sisson (2006), "European integration and industrial relations: Multi-level governance in the making.", in: ILRReview 59.2: 87. Scharpf, F.W. "The European social model.", in: JCMS: Journal of Common Market Studies 40.4 (2002): 645-670. Joerges, Ch. and Roedl, F. (2004), 'Social Market Economy' as Europe's Social Model?. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=635362 Gros, D. (2013), Learning from Germany, http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/the-limits-of-the-german-model-for-europe-s-periphery-by-daniel-gros


http://ssrn.com/abstract=635362

http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/the-limits-of-the-german-model-for-europe-s-periphery-by-daniel-gros




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PM7-2: Political Systems: Germany and EU

Code: PM7-2


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h


Instructor/s: N.N.

1 Learning outcomes / competences Having completed the course students are expected to understand the basic concept of federalism as a decentralized political system, grasp and be able to explain the concept of German consensus federalism, understand the elements of the political and economic system of the European Union, and critically scrutinize the interdependence of organizational elements at the national and the European level.

2 Content

• Central government concepts vs. decentralized concepts: advantages and drawbacks of federal structures

• The idea of the German federation of states • Assignment of competences between EU, national states and regions: Status quo in

Europa • A federation of states in Europe – or more competences for Brussels?

3 References (suggested reading) Hooghe, L. and Marks, G. (2003), Unraveling the Central State, but How? Types of Multi-level Governance. American Political Science Review, 97, pp 233-243. Hooghe, L. and Marks, G. (2001), Multi-Level Governance and European Integration (Governance in Europe), Rowman & Littlefield Wallace, W., Wallace, H and M. Pollack (Ed. 2005), Policy-making in the european union, 5th ed., Oxford. Scharpf, F.W. (2007), "The joint‐decision trap: lessons from German federalism and European integration." Public administration 66.3, p. 239-278.


http://www.amazon.de/Multi-Level-Governance-European-Integration-Europe/dp/0742510204/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1362400417&sr=1-1-catcorr

http://www.amazon.de/Multi-Level-Governance-European-Integration-Europe/dp/0742510204/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1362400417&sr=1-1-catcorr


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Module PM17: Questions at the Interface of Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Code PM17


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 120h

Credits 4

In semester 3rd - 4th sem.


Duration one semesters

1 Course title(s) Questions at the Interface of Philosophy, Politics and Economics


Self study 90 h


2 Learning outcomes / competences This course covers interface issues and offers room to practise a plurality of conceptual thinking. The focus is on a reflected analysis of basic terms and theories at the interface of the disciplines involved.

Competences: The key learning objective is to enable participants to analyze theories autonomously and from a variety of perspectives, and weigh up these perspectives against each other with a view to potential application-oriented implications.

3 Content Selected theoretical or methodological basic issues (such as rationality, power relations, wealth, justice) serve as the background to confront the perspective of one of the three disciplines involved with one of the others, or in exceptional cases with both, in order to apply the findings of the other discipline(s) to the content substance of the term or concept in question, and thereby to practise a variety of methods and styles of thought.

Specific contents vary with constellation and instructors and are determined in close coordination with students.




Presentation and documentation and seminar paper





Full-time instructor/s: N.N.


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Module PM22: Independent Studies/Independent Projects Code PM22


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 180 h

Credits 6

In semester from 2nd semester



1 Course title(s) Student research projects

Contact hours by appointment

Self study 180 h

Scheduled group size

2 Learning outcomes / competences Independent Projects and Independent Studies offer students the opportunity to pursue their own research projects or explore issues of their own choice. Independent Studies permit candidates to locate sub-modules from different modules in an overriding context.

Competences: Students develop the skills required to pursue a research project autonomously and document their work in writing.

3 Content Topic-dependent

4 Teaching format Independent academic studies


6 Exam formats Independent Projects or Independent Studies

7 Precondition for award of credits The project must be graded with at least „adequate/pass“.



10 Module supervisor/s: Prof. Dr. Jens Harbecke, Prof. Dr. Joachim Zweynert Full-time instructor/s: N.N.





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Module PM18: Summer School / Winter School Code PM18


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 120h

Credits 4


frequency annually


1 Course title(s) The results of Independent Studies / Independent Projects are presented and complemented by lectures from internal/ external instructors on several subsequent days near the end of the semester.


Self study 90 h


2 Learning outcomes / competences Students are expected to be able to present and discuss their research findings in an academic setting.

3 Content Topics addressed in the respective Independent Projects / Independent Studies

4 Teaching formats Presentations of findings, discussion.

5 Admission requirements form: All obligatory modules must have been completed. content: no module specific requirements

6 Exam formats Presentation and documentation and seminar paper



9 Weight of grade for final grade In proportion to credits.

10 Module supervisor/s: N.N.

Full-time instructor/s: N.N. 11 Other information

The final grade for the module is the arithmetic mean of course grades. Their weight is determined by the ratio of credits for the course to credits for the module.




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Module PM23: Profile Module (18 CP) Code PM23

degree program

PPE-120 (E)

Workload 540 h,

respectively

Credits 18


frequency: each

semester

Duration four semesters

1 Course Title(s) depending on the courses students choose

Contact hours depending on courses

Self study depending on courses

Scheduled group size depending on courses

2 Learning outcome / competences The Profile Module offers students completing a Major the opportunity to further sharpen their academic profile by pursuing issues of their own choice. The module permits all Major-candidates to complete freely elected sub-modules (i.e. 4 ECTS each) that could otherwise only be completed as whole modules (i.e. 8 ECTS).

Students develop specific skills that complement their knowledge and expertise of their major field of study.

3 Content Depending on the selection of

• PPE sub-modules or modules (see PM7 – PM21) • Complete modules from other UW/H study programs (please see the respective study

regulations) 4 Teaching formats

Seminars

5 Admission requirements form Credits for this module will only be awarded if the M.A. is completed with a Major (i.e. completion of coursework to an extent of 24 credits in one of the three PPE pillars; see study regulations, § 11). content: no module specific requirements

6 Exams formats According to the mode of examination of the modules or sub-modules used in the Profile Module

7 Precondition for award of credits: see selected modules



10 Module supervisor/s: Prof. Dr. Joachim Zweynert, Prof. Dr. Jens Harbecke

Full-time instructor/s: depending on the respective seminars


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For the PPE-60: this module is not applicable

For the PPE-120: only applicable in combination with a Major

Type of profile module: Students choose either a 18 ECTS (PM23) module or a 20 ECTS module (PM24) depending on their individual study planning:

− 18 ECTS Profile Module PM23: If an Independent Study is part of this module, the module will be awarded 18 ECTS (6 ECTS from the Independent Study and 12 from seminars).

− 20 ECTS Profile Module PM24: If no Independent Study is conducted within the Profile Module, it will be awarded 20 ECTS (usually 5 seminars).


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Module PM24: Profile Module (20 CP) Code PM24

degree program

PPE-120 (E)

Workload 600 h,

respectively

Credits 20


frequency: each

semester

Duration four semesters

1 Course Title(s) depending on the courses students choose

Contact hours depending on courses

Self study depending on courses


2 Learning outcome / competences The Profile Module offers students completing a Major the opportunity to further sharpen their academic profile by pursuing issues of their own choice. The module permits all Major-candidates to complete freely elected sub-modules (i.e. 4 ECTS each) that could otherwise only be completed as whole modules (i.e. 8 ECTS).

Students develop specific skills that complement their knowledge and expertise of their major field of study.

3 Content Depending on the selection of

• PPE sub-modules or modules (see PM7 – PM21) • Complete modules from other UW/H study programs (please see the respective study

regulations) 4 Teaching formats

Seminars

5 Admission requirements form Credits for this module will only be awarded if the M.A. is completed with a Major (i.e. completion of coursework to an extent of 24 credits in one of the three PPE pillars; see study regulations, § 11). content: no module specific requirements

6 Exams formats According to the mode of examination of the modules or sub-modules used in the Profile Module

7 Precondition for award of credits: see selected modules



10 Module supervisor/s: Prof. Dr. Joachim Zweynert, Prof. Dr. Jens Harbecke



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For the PPE-60: this module is not applicable.

For the PPE-120: only applicable in combination with a Major.

Type of profile module: Students choose either a 18 ECTS (PM23) module or a 20 ECTS module (PM24) depending on their individual study planning:

− 18 ECTS Profile Module PM23: If an Independent Study is part of this module, the module will be awarded 18 ECTS (6 ECTS from the Independent Study and 12 from seminars).

− 20 ECTS Profile Module PM24: If no Independent Study is conducted within the Profile Module, it will be awarded 20 ECTS (usually 5 seminars).


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Module PM25: Conference Management Code PM25


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 240 h

Credits 8


frequency annually

Duration two semesters

1 Course Title(s) Conference Management

Contact hours 30 h

Self study 210 h


2 Learning outcome / competences Students expand and deepen their knowledge of a topic of their own choice from, or at the interfaces of, philosophy, politics and economics.

They employ project management tools in the planning, preparation, implementation and evaluation of the conference. In choosing the conference management module, students underline their intention to autonomously explore a topic from, or at the interface of, philosophy, politics and economics.

They demonstrate the ability to proactively shape advanced learning processes individually and as part of a team. Team work is a suitable context to test and practice coordination and communication techniques.

3 Content The course in conference management gives students the opportunity to organize an event related to a topic of their own choice and thus set an individual study focus beyond the options provided by the curriculum. A student team takes charge of all aspects involved in conference organization, including preliminary planning, agenda and speakers, fundraising, recruitment marketing, public relations, implementation/logistics, fringe events and evaluation. In this module students learn how to conduct conferences on issues from, and at the interfaces of, philosophy, politics and economics and to reflect on the experience.



6 Exam formats Successful conference organization (team performance) and subsequent reflection (individual performance).

7 Precondition for award of credits Proposal to the module supervisor, agreement on weighting of assessment criteria. Regular attendance at colloquia, final evaluation session.



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10 Module supervisor/s: Prof. Dr. Sabine Bohnet-Joschko


11 Other information: Literature: To be researched by students for proposal on selected topic.





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Specialization (Major) Global Economic Deveplopment Module PM8: Global Economic Development II: Institutions and Oganizations

in the Global Economy Code PM8

degree program PPE-120 (E/C)

PPE-60 (E)

Workload 240 h

Credits 8




1 Course title(s) a) Institutions, Growth and Development

(PM8-1)

b) Political Economy of International Organizations (PM8-2)


2 SWS / 30 h

Self study 90 h

90 h

Schedule group size 25

2 Learning outcomes / competences Participants explore the significance of institutions for economic growth and developent processes and develop an understanding of the workings of international organizations and the role they play in the (power) structuring of global economic interlinkages.

Competences: in-depth understanding of the interdependence of the factual economic and political logics in the global economy; ability to locate these logics in the context of one’s own academic or application oriented studies.

3 Content Analysis of the micro and macroeconomic relevance of institutions, including political and legal regulations, to processes of economic growth and development.

Political-economic analysis of the workings of international organizations (mainly Public Choice), analysis of the influence which international organizations exert on global economic interlinkages, with specific reference to development processes.



6 Exam formats Big and small exam; details to be discussed with the lecturers






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Full-time instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Joachim Zweynert, Prof. Dr. Dirk Sauerland


For the PPE-60: Module PM8 is an elective module.

For the PPE-120: Module PM8 is an elective module or, if attended as a part of the major Global Economic Development, a compulsory elective module within that major.


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PM8-1: Institutions, Growth and Development

Code: PM8-1


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h


Instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Joachim Zweynert; N.N.

1 Learning outcomes / competences Participants develop an understanding of the relevance of institutions - including political and legal regulations - to economic processes of growth and development, and the ability to autonomously analyse the embeddedness of economic development processes in the political framework.

Competences: comprehensive training in the autonomous transdisciplinary analysis of growth and development processes.

2 Content

• Significance of institutional framework for economic development • Interdependence of economic, political and legal institutions in economic development • Correlation between formal and informal institutions in growth and development

processes • Problems with the diffusion and transfer of institutions in the global economy

3 References (suggested reading) Greif, A.: Institutions and the Path to the Modern Economy. Lessons from Medieval Trade, Cambridge, Mass.: Cambridge University Press 2005. Rodrik, D.: One Economics, Many Recipes. Globalization, Institutions, and Economic Growth, Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press 2007. Acemoglu, D., Robinson, J.A.: Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty, New York: Crown Publishers 2012.





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PM 8-2: Political Economy of International Organizations

Code: PM8-2

Semester: 2nd – 4th semester

Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h


Instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Joachim Zweynert; N.N.

1 Learning outcomes / competences Participants are acquainted with the workings of international organizations and their significance for the structuring of global economic interlinkages. The Public Choice Analysis of international organizations serves as an indispensable analytical tool to get a clearer idea of their activities.

Competences: in-depth theoretical understanding of correlations between (power) interests and global economic relationships, Public Choice Analysis trains methodological competence.

2 Content

• Political-economic analysis of international organizations from the Public Choice perspective, critical review of this approach and discussion of possible alternatives

• International organizations from the perspective of regime theory • International organizations and power imbalances in the global economy

3 References (suggested reading) Vaubel, R. (ed.): The Political Economy of International Organizations, Boulder, Colo.: Westview Press 1991. Stone, R. W.: Controlling Institutions: International Organizations and the Global Economy, Cambridge, Mass.: Cambridge University Press 2011.



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Module PM9: Global Economic Development III: Application-oriented Issues Code PM9


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 240 h

Credits 8




1 Course title(s) a) Climate, Environment, Poverty

(PM9-1)

b) Money, Finance and the Financial System (PM9-2)


2 SWS / 30 h

Self study 90 h

90 h


2 Learning outcomes / competences Participants explore the core problem areas in (economic) policy that result from global growth and development processes and the increasing complexity of intertwined markets; they learn about the major solution strategies currently under debate worldwide, and how to assess these strategies from a multi-disciplinary perspective and locate them in context.

Competences: students learn to autonomously apply the explored theoretical instruments to current issues and to analyze these issues from a multi-disciplinary perspective.

3 Content Political-economic analysis of core issues that are currently under worldwide debate in the context of globalization; discussion of economic solution scenarios with a view to their feasibility in practice.

Analysis of the workings of the global monetary and financial system, also against the background of historical monetary regimes. Discussion of the relevance of power relationships and their perpetuation through global capital and credit markets.




Short written exam in one seminar (= small exam), journal writing in the other (= big exam)





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10 Module supervisor/s: Prof. Dr. Joachim Zweynert,

Full-time instructor/s: Prof. Dr. André Schmidt, Hon.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Mayer

11 Other information Language on instruction: English


For the PPE-120: Module PM9 is an elective module or, if attended as a part of the major Global Economic Development, a compulsory elective module of that major.


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PM9-1: Climate, Environment, Poverty

Code: PM9-1


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study 90 h

Exam formats: Short written exam in one seminar (= small exam), journal writing in the other (= big exam)

Instructor/s: N.N.

1 Learning outcomes / competences Participants explore the core problem areas in (economic) policy involved in global processes of growth and development and are trained in the multi-disciplinary analysis and expert assessment of solution strategies currently discussed and/or practiced such as emissions trading.

Competences: autonomous application of theoretical tools to current problems in globalization.

2 Content

• Empirical inventory of problems to be addressed • Against the background of these findings: Critical analysis of respective (academic and

public) debates • Economic and social science solution strategies under multi-disciplinary debate

3 References (suggested reading) Newell, P.: Globalization and the Environment: Capitalism, Ecology and Power, Cambridge et al.: Polity 2012. Spoor, M. (ed.): Globalisation, Poverty and Conflict: A Critical 'Development' Reader, Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic 2004.



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PM9-2: Money, Finance and the Financial System

Code PM9-2


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h

Exam formats: Short written exam in one seminar (= small exam), journal writing in the other (= big exam)

Instructor/s: Hon.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Mayer

1 Learning outcomes / competences Students learn about money as a means for the store of value, about the going theory and practice of investing money, and about the implications of modern finance theory for the stability of the financial system and the economy. The module develops an alternative approach to the going theory of finance.

Competences: Having completed the module, students are expected to understand the deficiencies of the present global monetary and financial system and will learn to think about alternatives.

2 Content

• Money as a means for the store of value • The time value of money • Debt and equity • Modern Finance and its influence on the financial system • Elements of a theory of Austrian Finance

3 References (suggested reading) Belke, A., Polleit Th.: Monetary Economics in Globalised Financial Markets, Berlin: Springer 2009. Mayer, T., Die neue Kunst Geld anzulegen, München: Finanzbuchverlag 2016



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Module PM19: Current Issues and Further Questions: Global Economic Development

Code PM19


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 240 h

Credits 8




1 Course title(s) a) Current Issues and Further Questions:

Global Economic Development I (19-1)

b) Current Issues and Further Questions: Global Economic Development II (19-2)


2 SWS / 30 h

Self study 90 h

90 h


2 Learning outcomes / competences Students are expected to submit current issues of global economic development to intensive and academically sound scrutiny. The methodological approach in this course corresponds to the set of competences conveyed in economics.

The two core learning objectives are the transfer of subject-related theoretical-methodo-logical competence to current application-oriented issues, and the advancement of communicative competence.

3 Content Current issues in global economic developments.



6 Exam formats Depending on seminar









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Module PM26: Questions at the Interface of Philosophy, Politics and Economics - Global Economic Development

Code PM26


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 120h

Credits 8




1 Course title(s) a) Questions at the Interface of

Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PM26-1)

b) Questions at the Interface from a Global Economic Perspective (PM26-2)


2 SWS / 30 h

Self study 90 h

90 h









Depending on seminar





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11 Other information Language: English


PPE-120: Module PM26 is an elective module or, if attended as a part of the major Global Economic Development, a compulsory elective module within that major.


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PM26-1: Questions at the Interface of Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Code: PM26-1

Semester: 3th – 4th semester

Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study 90 h

Exam formats: Depending on seminar

Instructor/s: N.N.





3 References (suggested reading): t.b.a.



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PM26-2: Questions at the Interface from a Global Economic Perspective

Code: PM26-2


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study 90 h


Instructor/s: N.N.

1 Learning outcomes / competences This course covers interface issues and offers room to practise a plurality of conceptual thinking. The focus is on a reflected analysis of basic terms and theories at the interface of the disciplines involved. Its emphasis, however, is on a Global Economic Perspective.


2 Content Selected theoretical or methodological basic issues (such as rationality, power relations, wealth, justice) serve as the background to confront the perspective of one of the three disciplines involved with one of the others, or in exceptional cases with both, in order to apply the findings of the other discipline(s) to the content substance of the term or concept in question, and thereby to practise a variety of methods and styles of thought.Specific contents vary with constellation and instructors and are determined in close coordination with students.

3 References (suggested reading): t.b.a.



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Module PM10: Independent Studies/Independent Projects Global Economic Development

Code PM10


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 180 h

Credits 8



Duration 1 semester



Self study 180 h











10 Module supervisor/s: N.N. Full-time instructor/s: N.N.



PPE-120: Module PM10 is an elective module or, if attended as a part of the major Global Economic Development, it is a compulsory elective module within that major substitutable only by the two sub-modules PM19-1 and PM19-2 .


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Module PM27: Summer School / Winter School Global Economic Development

Code PM27


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 120h

Credits 4


frequency annually


1 Course title(s) The results of Independent Studies / Independent Projects are presented and complemented by lectures from internal/external instructors on several subsequent days near the end of the semester.


Self study 90 h



3 Content Topics addressed in the respective Independent Projects / Independent Studies in the major Global Economic Development PM10









Language: English


PPE-120: Module PM27 is an elective module or, if attended as a part of the major Global Economic Development, it is a compulsory elective module within that major.


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Specialization (Major) Global Governance Module PM11: Global Governance II Code PM11


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 240 h

Credits 8



Duration two semesters

1 Course title(s) a) Globalization and Global Governance

(PM11-1)

b) Governing the Globe: Key Issues (PM11-2)


2 SWS / 30 h

Self study 90 h

90 h


2 Learning outcomes / competences Knowledge and understanding of how globalization has contributed to the emergence of global governance as well as key developments and problems in the governing of the global commons and issues with a global dimension.

Ability to critique and apply conceptual or theoretical frameworks to the analysis of globalization, global governance and global issues.

3 Content Examination of globalization and its impacts on global governance, including issues such as the transformation of the state and the emergence of global governance institutions.

In-depth analysis of select issues which illustrate key developments and problems in the governance of issues with a global or international dimension, such as health, oceans, the environment, energy, terrorism or crime networks.




Presentation and documentation in one seminar (= small exam), oral exam in the other (= big exam)





Full-time instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Elke Krahmann; Prof. Dr. Joachim Zweynert, N.N.


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PPE-120: Module PM11 is an elective module or, if attended as a part of the major Global Governance, a compulsory elective module within that major.


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PM11-1: Globalization and Global Governance

Code PM11-1


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h

Exam formats: Presentation and documentation in one seminar (= small exam), oral exam in the other (= big exam)



• Knowledge and understanding of key drivers and developments of globalization and global governance

• Knowledge and understanding of the problems and limitations of global governance, such as unequal distributions of power

• Ability to critique and apply select theoretical approaches and concepts to the analysis of global governance

2 Content

• Discussion of key drivers and consequences of globalization, such as the transformation of the nation-state, global hegemony, regional integration or rising nationalism

• Critical evaluation of global and international governance institutions and processes • Theoretical and conceptual approaches towards the analysis of global and international

governance 3 References (suggested reading)

Baylis, John, Smith, Steve, and Owens, Patricia (2013) The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Krasner, Stephen (1995/6) “Compromising Westphalia”. International Security 20, no. 3, pp. 115-151.

Green, Duncan, and Griffith, Matthew (2002) “Globalization and its Discontents”, International Affairs 78, no. 1, pp. 49-68.

4 Other information



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PM11-2: Governing the Globe: Key Issues

Code PM11-2


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h




• In-depth knowledge and understanding of one or several key issues of contemporary global governance

• Ability to critically discuss the evolution, mechanisms or limitations of global governance

• Ability to critique and apply relevant theoretical and conceptual approaches to select issues in global governance

2 Content

• In-depth examination of one or several issues of global governance, for instance, conflicts, terrorism, pandemics, climate change or transnational crime

• Critical analysis of the institutions, mechanisms or policies which contribute to the global governance of these issues

• Theories and concepts relevant to global governance 3 References (suggested reading)

Held, David, and McGrew, Anthony (eds.) (2002) Governing Globalization. Power, Authority and Global Governance. Cambridge: Polity Press.



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Module PM12: Global Governance III Code PM12


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 240 h

Credits 8




1 Course title(s) a) International Security (PM12-1)

b) International Law, Norms and Ethics (PM12-2)


2 SWS / 30 h

Self study 90 h

90 h


2 Learning outcomes / competences Knowledge and understanding of international security, broadly defined, including military or non-military concerns such as interstate wars, ethnic conflicts, humanitarian interventions as well as energy or human security.

Knowledge and understanding normative, ethical or legal foundations of international relations and global governance in war and peace.

Ability to critique and apply conceptual or theoretical frameworks to the analysis of international security, law, norms or ethics.

3 Content In-depth examination of one or multiple security issues, based on a broad definition of security which includes military as well as non-military aspects.

Critical analysis of international law, norms or ethics. The module may include topics such as Just War Theory, the Responsibility to Protect (R2P), international humanitarian and human rights law, the rise and fall of international norms and conventions, corporate social responsibility, industry regulation or self-regulation.

Discussion and application of conceptual or theoretical frameworks to the analysis of international security, law, norms or ethics.




Presentation and documentation in one seminar (= small exam), journal writing in the other (= big exam)





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Full-time instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Joachim Zweynert ; Prof. Dr. Elke Krahmann; N.N.





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PM12-1: International Security

Code PM12-1


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h

Exam formats: Presentation and documentation in one seminar (= small exam), journal writing in the other (= big exam)



• Knowledge and understanding of international security, broadly defined, including military or non-military concerns such as interstate wars, ethnic conflicts, humanitarian interventions, energy security, human security and environmental security

• Ability to critique and apply select theoretical approaches and concepts to the analysis of international security

2 Content

• Discussion of one or several contemporary international security issues, including military or non-military concerns such as interstate wars, ethnic conflicts, humanitarian interventions, energy security, human security and environmental security

• Critical evaluation of the causes and consequences of international insecurity and global security governance

• Theoretical and conceptual approaches towards the analysis of international security 3 References (suggested reading):

Collins, Alan (ed.) (2012) Contemporary Security Studies. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Williams, Paul D. (ed.) (2012) Security Studies: An Introduction. London: Routledge, 2012.

4 Other information



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PM12-2: International Laws, Norms and Ethics

Code PM12-2


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h




• In-depth knowledge and understanding of one or several aspects of international law, norms and ethics

• Ability to critically discuss and evaluate the impact of international laws, norms or ethics on international and global governance

• Ability to critique and apply relevant theoretical and conceptual approaches to international law, norms and ethics

2 Content

• Examination of one or several aspects of international law, norms or ethics • Discussion of how international law, norms or ethics shape international and global

governance, including the behaviour and policies of state and non-state actors • Theoretical and conceptual analysis of the evolution and impact of international laws,

norms or ethics 3 References (suggested reading):

Armstrong, David, Farrell, Theo and Lambert, Helene (2012) International Law and International Relations. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Byers, Michael (ed.) (2001) The Role of Law in International Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.



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Module PM20: Current Issues and Further Questions: Global Governance Code PM20


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 240

Credits 8




1 Course title(s) a) Current Issues and Further Questions:

Global Governance I (PM20-1)

b) Current Issues and Further Questions: Global Governance II (PM20-2)


2 SWS / 30 h

Self study 90 h

90 h


2 Learning outcomes / competences Students are expected to submit current issues of global governance to intensive and academically sound scrutiny. The methodological approach in this course corresponds to the set of competences conveyed in political science.

The two core learning objectives are the transfer of subject-related theoretical-methodological competence to current application-oriented issues, and the advancement of communicative competence.

3 Content Current issues in Global Governance.









11 Other information PPE-60: Module PM20 is an elective module.



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Module PM28: Questions at the Interface of Philosophy, Politics and Economics - Global Governance

Code PM28


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 120h

Credits 8




1 Course title(s) a) PM28-1 Questions at the Interface of

Philosophy, Politics and Economics

b) PM28-2 Questions at the Interface from a Global Governance Perspective


2 SWS / 30 h

Self study 90 h

90 h
















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Code: PM28-1

Semester: 3th - 4th semester

Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study 90 h


Instructor/s: N.N.





3 References (suggested reading) t.b.a.



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PM28-2: Questions at the Interface from a Global Governance Perspective

Code: PM28-2


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study 90 h


Instructor/s: N.N.

1 Learning outcomes / competences This course covers interface issues and offers room to practise a plurality of conceptual thinking. The focus is on a reflected analysis of basic terms and theories at the interface of the disciplines involved. Its emphasis, however, is on a Global Governance Perspective.







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Module PM13: Independent Studies/Independent Projects Global Governance

Code PM13


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 180 h

Credits 8

In semester from 2nd sem.





Self study 180 h















PPE-120: Module PM13 is an elective module or, if attended as a part of the major Global Governance, a compulsory elective module within that major substitutable only by the two sub-modules PM20-1 and PM20-2.


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Module PM29: Summer School / Winter School Global Governance

Code PM29


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 120h

Credits 4


frequency annually

Duration 1semesters



Self study 90 h



3 Content Topics addressed in the respective Independent Projects / Independent Studies in the major Global Governance (PM13)










PPE-60: Module PM29 is an elective module



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Specialization (Major) Philosophy and Society Module PM14: Philosophy and Society II Code PM14


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 240 h

Credits 8


frequency Summer termm


1 Course title(s) a) Ethical Foundations of Human Rights

(PM14-1)

b) Game Theory and Social Structure (PM14-2)


2 SWS / 30 h

Self study 90 h

90 h


2 Learning outcomes / competences The module conveys a sound basis of knowledge about human rights, their wording from a historical perspective and their normative justification. Students are familiarized with possible forms of communities and their philosophical presuppositions, the problems involved in justifying private ownership and public property, and issues of gender justice.

Competences: Students learn to hold their own in debates on the ethical foundations of universal rights. They are schooled in the assessment of issues from law and justice in political contexts, and in the identification of discursive dilemmas.

3 Content The module addresses the ethical presuppositions of human rights. The objective is a critical appraisal of the wording of human rights in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) from an ethical perspective.

Participants further explore the historical origins of political institutions and the search for the ideal form of a social community (Plato, Aristotle). The focus is on a reflexion of terms such as justice, equality, morality and law.



6 Exam formats Presentation and documentation in one seminar (= small exam), oral exam in the other (= big exam)





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Full-time instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Jens Harbecke, N.N.



PPE-120: Module PM14 is an elective module or, if attended as part of the major Philosophy and Society, a compulsory elective module within that major.


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PM14-1: Ethical Foundations of Human Rights

Code: PM14-1


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h


Instructor/s: N.N.

1 Learning outcomes / competences The module conveys a sound basis of knowledge about human rights and their ethical foundations.

Competences: Students learn to hold their own in debates on the ethical foundations of universal rights. They are also taught to evaluate references to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and locate them in political and juridical contexts.

2 Content Human rights are defined as a collection of recognized principles that comprise international law (such as the ban on genocide) as well as certain more general values governing social co-existence.

There is an on-going debate on the principles involved in human rights, and on their implications and consequences. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states e.g. that everybody has the right to participate freely in the social and cultural life of the community. However, conflicts frequently erupted in the past over differences between specific local cultural traditions and general human rights. The course addresses the ethical presuppositions of human rights and attempts a critical appraisal of the wording of human rights in the Declaration of 1948.

3 References (suggested reading) Pettry, M.: The Idea of Human Rights. Oxford: Oxford University Press 1998. Griffin, J.: On Human Rights, Oxford: Oxford University Press 2008. Hayden, P. (ed.): The Philosophy of Human Rights, St. Paul, MN: Paragon Press 2001. Talbott, W.: Which Rights Should be Universal?, Oxford: Oxford University Press 2005.



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PM14-2: Game Theory and Social Structure

Code PM14-2


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h



1 Learning outcomes / competences Students are acquainted with the most important tools and terms used in game theory as a field of theoretical economics and theoretical philosophy. In addition they acquire fundamental knowledge on applications of game theory for the analysis of economic issues, such as emergence of social structure, mutual support, conventions, and liability.

Competences: students learn to explore collective decision-making processes and anticipate corresponding results. In addition they acquire skills to assess social structures for resulting mechanisms.

2 Content

• Basic issues (prisoner’s dilemma, stag hunt, battle of the sexes etc.) • Nash equilibria • Mixed (combinatorial) and pure strategies • Cooperative and non-cooperative games • Repeated and evolutionary games, incomplete information • Game-theoretical aspects in political science, sociology, economics, biology • Social structures and altruism

3 References (suggested reading) Osborne, M., Rubinstein, A.: A Course in Game Theory. Boston: MIT Press 1994. Fudenberg, D., Tirole, J.: Game theory. Boston: MIT Press 1991. Skyrms, B.: The Evolution of the Social Contract. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 1996. Axelrod, R.: The Evolution of Cooperation – Revised Edition. New York: Basic Books 2006. Binmore, K.: Animal Behaviour: An Evolutionary Approach. Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates 2006.



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Module PM15: Philosophy and Society III Code PM15


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 240 h

Credits 8


frequency annually

Duration one or two semesters

1 Course title(s) a) Social Ontology and Metaphysics

(PM15-1)

b) Social Epistemology and Collective Action (PM15-2)

c) Philosophy of Economics (PM15-3)

d) Ethics and Economics (PM15-4)


2 SWS / 30 h

2 SWS / 30 h

2 SWS / 30 h

Self study 90 h

90 h

90 h

90 h


2 Learning outcomes / competences The module conveys a sound basis of knowledge on theories of social ontology/metaphysics as well as theories of social epistemology, collective action, ethics and economics, and philosophy of economics.

Competences: Students learn to appraise judgement aggregations and evaluate the variants of differences of opinion between peers. They explore the question when it is legitimate for a cognitive agent to adopt judgements by other agents and when not.

3 Content The module addresses the general nature of organizations, social roles, conflicts and cooperations. One focus is on the nature of technology, money and gender.

A second focus is on the general correlation between truth and social integration. Participants explore issues involved in consensus generation according to the model proposed by Lehrer and Wagner, and the differentiation between public and individual knowledge.

A third focus is on the methods and research strategies commonly used in economics, the fact-value dichotomy, the testability of scientific hypotheses, the status of the rationality postulate, the problem of irrealism of economic assumptions and the nature of the market.

A fourth focus is on rationality and its relation to prudence or selfishness, on different notions of welfare/well-being, the ethics of efficiency, ethics of economics in practice, or the ethics of economic life.



6 Exam formats Presentation and documentation in one seminar (= small exam), journal writing in the other (= big exam)


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7 Precondition for award of credits Documentation of exam performance. Students have to choice two of four sub-modules.

8 Use of the module (in other degree programs) PPE (B.A.) 240



Full-time instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Jens Harbecke


Students have to choice two of four sub-modules.




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PM15-1: Social Ontology and Metaphysics

Code PM15-1


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h



1 Learning outcomes / competences Students address ontological issues in the social context, i.e. the question whether groups, organizations, markets, money, companies, social roles, conflicts and cooperation are „real“ in the sense that physical particles are real. They elaborate positions on social entities and their relation to mind, matter, individuals and actions. They acquire knowledge of the existence and transformation of collective identity. A specific focus is on aspects of institutional theory.

Competences: Students learn to make competent contributions to debates on fundamental social categories. They also acquire skills to submit statements on social development trends and collective identities to critical scrutiny.

2 Content

• Fundamental entities of the social world. • The transformative model of social activity. • The nature of organizations, social roles, conflicts, cooperations etc. • The nature of technology, money, gender. • Transgender and transhumanism • Correlations between social ontology, academic theorizing, and political action. • Society and collective identity.

3 References (suggested reading) Searle, J.R.: Construction of Social Reality. London: Penguin Press 1995. Searle, J.R.: Making the Social World: The Structure of Human Civilization, Oxford University Press, 2010. Weissman, D.: A Social Ontology, Yale University Press 2000. Lawson, T.: Economics and Reality. London: Routledge 1997. Ikäheimo, I., Laitinen, A.: Recognition and Social Ontology. Leiden: Brill 2011. Giddens, A.: The Constitution of Society, Polity Press. Oxford: Basil Blackwell 1984. Mantzavinos, C.: Naturalistic Hermeneutics, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005.


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PM15-2: Social Epistemology and Collective Action

Code: PM15-2


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h


Instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Jens Harbecke, Dr. Carl David Mildenberger

1 Learning outcomes / competences Students learn how to develop, evaluate and revise views, opinions, convictions, insights in processes of exchange, and explore the correlations between public, shared and individual knowledge.

Competences: Students learn to appraise judgement aggregations and evaluate the variants of differences of opinion between peers. They explore the question when it is legitimate for a cognitive agent to adopt judgements by other agents and when not.

2 Content

• History of social epistemology (classical and anti-classical positions) • Connection between truth and social integration • Confirmation by interaction • Consensus building and the model proposed by Lehrer and Wagner • Public and individual knowledge • Aggregations of judgements • Differences of opinion and peers • Swarm intelligence

3 References (suggested reading) Fuller, S.: Social Epistemology, Bloomington: Indiana University Press 1988. Kusch, M.: Knowledge by Agreement, Oxford: Clarendon Press 2002. Mantzavinos, C.: Individuals, Institutions and Markets, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2001. Goldman, A. I., Whitecomb, D. (eds): Social Epistemology Essential Readings. Oxford: Oxford University Press 2001. Goldman, A.: Knowledge in a Social World, Oxford: Oxford University Press 1999. List, C.: ‘Group Knowledge and Group Rationality: A Judgment Aggregation Perspective’, Episteme: A Journal of Social Epistemology, 2 (1): 25–38, 2005. List, C., Pettit, P.: "Aggregating Sets of Judgments: An Impossibility Result," Economics and Philosophy, 18: 89–110, 2002. Schmidt, H.B., Schulte-Ostermann, K., Psarros, N. (eds.): Concepts of Sharedness: Essays


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on Collective Intentionality. Frankfurt a. M.: Ontos 2008. Sen, Amartya Kumar. Collective choice and social welfare. Vol. 11. Elsevier, 2014. Lehrer, K., Wagner, C.: Rational Consensus in Science and Society. Dordrecht: Reidel 1981. Fagin, R., Halpern, J.Y., Moses, Y., Vardi, M.Y.: Reasoning about Knowledge. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press 1995.



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PM15-3: Philosophy of Economics

Code PM15-3


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h


Instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Jens Harbecke, N.N., Prof. Dr. Joachim Zweynert

1 Learning outcomes / competences Students address fundamental issues of economics. They will study classical positions and authors in the field.

Competences: Students learn to make competent contributions to debates on fundamental economic categories.

2 Content This seminar will provide an introduction to the philosophy of economics. The main objective is to give to the students the tools to better understand the methods and research strategies commonly used in economics, making them aware of the philosophical underpinnings of the subject. Some of the topics that we will tackle in the seminar include: the fact-value dichotomy, the testability of scientific hypotheses, the status of the rationality postulate, the problem of irrealism of economic assumptions and the nature of the market. At the end of the course the students will have a deeper understanding of the philosophical and methodological issues underlying economic reasoning.

3 References (suggested reading) Buchanan, J. (1979): What Should Economists Do?, Chapter 1:What Should Economists Do?, Indianapolis, pp. 17-37. Daniel M. Hausman (ed.) (2008): The Philosophy of Economics. An Anthology, 3rd edition, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Friedrich A. von Hayek (1960): The Constitution of Liberty. Chapter 2: The Creative Powers of a Free Civilization, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, pp. 22-38. Lawson, T.: Economics and Reality. London: Routledge 1997. Mantzavinos, C.: Naturalistic Hermeneutics, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005. Reiss, Julian (2013). Philosophy of economics: a contemporary introduction. Routledge. Spiro, J. Latsis (1972): Situational Determinism in Economics, in: British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, vol. 23, pp. 207-245. Weissman, D.: A Social Ontology, Yale University Press 2000.



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PM15-4: Ethics and Economics

Code PM15-4


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study: 90 h


Instructor/s: Prof. Dr. Jens Harbecke, Dr. Thomas Wells

1 Learning outcomes / competences Students address fundamental issues of economics. They will study classical positions and authors in the field.

Competences: Students learn to make competent contributions to debates about economic policies, whether those debates take place between academic economists or in the public forum.

2 Content This course will provide an introduction to the ethical dimensions of economics and the economic system. It looks on how economics works from an ethical perspective and studies some key economics concepts. What do economists mean by rationality and how does it relate to prudence or selfishness? What different notions of welfare/well-being have been proposed? What are the ethics of efficiency and how is it applied in cost-benefit analysis? We will also consider the benefits and limitations of applying economic methods to ethical questions. Moreover, the course covers ethics of economics in practice, or the ethics of economic life. What are property rights, and what is their moral relevance? What is a market, and what are the virtues and moral limits of markets? How should we think about controversial markets such as for human kidneys? What are the effects of life in commercial society on the character of individuals and society? Throughout, the course takes a broad view of both economics and ethics. It studies and scrutinises the work of leading scholars in the relevant fields.

3 References (suggested reading) Sen, Amartya. On Ethics and Economics. Wiley-Blackwell, 1988. Daniel Hausman and Michael McPherson (2006) Economic Analysis, Moral Philosophy and Public Policy. Second Edition. Cambridge University Press. Debra Satz (2010) Why Some Things Should Not Be for Sale. On the Limits of Markets, Oxford University Press. Jonathan Wight. 2015. Ethics in Economics: An Introduction to Moral Frameworks. John Broome, 1999 Ethics out of economics. Cambridge University Press.



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Module PM21: Current Issues and Further Questions: Philosophy and Society Code PM21


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 240h

Credits 8




1 Course title(s) a) Current Issues and Further Questions

Philosophy and Society I (PM21-1)

b) Current Issues and Further Questions Philosophy and Society II (PM21-2)


2 SWS / 30 h

Self study 90 h

90 h


2 Learning outcomes / competences Students are expected to submit current issues of philosophy and society to intensive and academically sound scrutiny.

The two core learning objectives are the transfer of subject-related theoretical-methodological competence to current application-oriented issues, and the advancement of communicative competence.

3 Content Current issues in philosophy and society.











PPE-120: Module PM21 is an elective module or, if attended as a part of the major Philosohy and Society, a compulsory elective module within that major.


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Module PM30: Questions at the Interface of Philosophy, Politics and Economics - Philosophy and Society

Code PM30


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 120h

Credits 8



Duration 1semesters

1 Course title(s) a) PM30-1 Questions at the Interface of

Philosophy, Politics and Economics

b) PM30-2 Questions at the Interface from a Philosophical Perspective


2 SWS / 30 h

Self study 90 h

90 h
















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Code: PM30-1


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study 90 h


Instructor/s: N.N.








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PM30-2: Questions at the Interface from a Philosophical Perspective

Code: PM30-2


Format: Seminar

Workload: 120 h

Credits: 4


Self study 90 h


Instructor/s: N.N.

1 Learning outcomes / competences This course covers interface issues and offers room to practise a plurality of conceptual thinking. The focus is on a reflected analysis of basic terms and theories at the interface of the disciplines involved. Its emphasis, however, is on a Philosophical Perspective.







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Module PM16: Independent Studies/Independent Projects Philosophy and Society

Code PM16


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 180 h

Credits 8






Self study 180 h











10 Module supervisor/s: N.N. Full-time instructor/s: N.N.



PPE-120: Module PM16 is an elective module or, if attended as part of the major Philosophy and Society, a compulsory elective module within that major substitutable only by the two sub-modules PM21-1 and PM21-2.


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Module PM31: Summer School / Winter School Philosophy and Society

Code PM31


PPE-60 (E)

Workload 120h

Credits 4


frequency annually




Self study 90 h



3 Content Topics addressed in the respective Independent Projects / Independent Studies in the major Philosophy and Society (PM16)









Language: English


PPE-120: Module PM31 is an elective module or, if attended as a part of the major Philosophy and Society, it is a compulsory elective module within that major.

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