The Independence of Research—A Review of Disciplinary Perspectives and Outline of Interdisciplinary Prospects

• DOI: 10.1007/s11024-021-09451-8
• Publication Date: 2021-09-08T04:02:43Z
• Authors: Jochen Gläser; Mitchell Ash; Guido Buenstorf; David Hopf; Lara Hubenschmid; Melike Janßen; Grit Laudel; Uwe Schimank; Marlene Stoll; Torsten Wilholt; Lothar Zechlin; Klaus Lieb
• Keywords: Discipline; Independence; Reflexivity; Relevance

Abstract The independence of research is a key strategic issue modern societies. Dealing with it appropriately poses legal, economic, political, social and cultural problems for society, which have been studied by the corresponding disciplines are increasingly subject reflexive discourses scientific communities. Unfortunately, usually framed in disciplinary contexts without due consideration other perspectives’ relevance or possible contributions. To overcome these limitations, we review perspectives findings on identify interdisciplinary prospects that could inform programme.