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V. Foreign Higher Education and Education Systems, International Relations, Bilateral Relations
B. Essays, Commentaries, Statements
Author CAO, Cong
Title The universal values of science and China's Nobel Prize pursuit / Cong Cao
Publication year 2014
Source/Footnote In: Minerva. - 52 (2014) 2, S. 141 - 160
Inventory number 36451
Keywords Ausland : China : Forschung, Hochschullehrer ; Nobelpreisträger
Abstract China does not seem to believe the existence of universally acknowledged values in science and fails to promote the observation of such values that also should be applied to every member of the scientific community and at all times. Or, there is a separation between the practice of science in China and the values represented by modern science. In this context, science, including the pursuit of the Nobel Prize, is more a pragmatic means to achieve the end of the political leadership ? the national pride in this case ? than an institution laden with values that govern its practices. However, it is the recognition and respect of the latter that could lead to achievement of the former, rather than the other way around. (HRK / Abstract übernommen)