@techreport{Jorgensen2018, type = {Working Paper}, author = {Jorgensen, Malcolm}, title = {Equilibrium \& Fragmentation in the International Rule of Law}, series = {KFG Working Paper Series}, journal = {KFG Working Paper Series}, issn = {2509-3770}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-42282}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-422829}, pages = {39}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Seeming consensus has formed among legal scholars and practitioners that a rising China seeks changes in rules and institutions of international law. Yet, attendant accounts of how such changes may and already do restructure global legal order remain relatively underdeveloped. An observed rise in the international rule of law during immediate post-Cold War years has now been disrupted by a confluence of regional shifts in geopolitical power and contestation of law's normative foundations by newly empowered states. In these circumstances, advocates for stability and continuity in variations of the "liberal international order" or "rules-based order" have sought to defend the authority and resilience of universally defined international legal norms against various regional challenges to the boundary between law and politics. Yet, as both global power and universal conceptions of law fragment, so too will the presumed equilibrium between international law's political and normative foundations. Signs of fragmentation are now conspicuously playing out in East and Southeast Asia, where the relative rise of China is amplified by alternative Chinese conceptions of foundations and purposes of global legal order. This working paper introduces the concept of "geolegal power" to describe the competitive logic of a territorially bounded leading state restructuring interpretation and development of legal rules and institutions, which is emerging more explicitly within regional subsystems. Fragmentation of the international rule of law by a rising Chinese "geolegal order" is demonstrated by contested maritime rules in three key areas: freedom of navigation; third-party and judicial settlement; and, territorial claims under UNCLOS. Evidence that China is carving out an effective subsystem of rules designated as "law" in the most consequential of security and geopolitical domains poses a critical challenge to the structure of a unified and universal system of international law. Legal scholars and practitioners must better grasp reconfiguring foundations of international law in order to address rising orders of "geolegal power", in which the regional meaning and operation of law is no longer reconcilable within the terms of an "international" rule of law.}, language = {en} } @techreport{Palchetti2018, type = {Working Paper}, author = {Palchetti, Paolo}, title = {International Law and National Perspective in a Time of Globalization}, series = {KFG Working Paper Series}, journal = {KFG Working Paper Series}, number = {20}, issn = {2509-3770}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-42281}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-422818}, pages = {17}, year = {2018}, abstract = {The present study aims at identifying the main trends in Italian international legal scholarship from 1990 onward. After a brief appraisal of the current situation within the Italian community of international law scholars, it will first focus on the methods and fields of interest of the most recent scholarship. Then, an attempt at contextualization will be made, by offering a brief overview of some current trends in international legal scholarship outside Italy and comparing these trends with the recent developments in Italian scholarship. In conclusion, it will be argued that, despite the greater fluidity of national identities, the persistence of common features still appears to characterize the Italian scholarship of international law. A long, deeply rooted and culturally rich tradition of studies in international law, the use of the Italian language, the dimension of the community as well as the presence of lively scientific institutions, are factors that, taken together, appear to favor a phenomenon of reproduction and perpetuation of certain common patterns of thought, thereby preserving the existence of a national perspective.}, language = {en} } @techreport{Lange2018, type = {Working Paper}, author = {Lange, Felix}, title = {Challenging the Paris Peace Treaties, State Sovereignty, and Western-Dominated International Law}, series = {KFG Working Paper Series}, journal = {KFG Working Paper Series}, number = {18}, issn = {2509-3770}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-42251}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-422510}, pages = {23}, year = {2018}, abstract = {The genesis of the jus cogens doctrine in international law for long has been associated with a turn to a more value-laden international law after the Second World War promoted by British rapporteurs in the International Law Commission. This paper builds on this narrative but adds two seemingly contradictory story lines. In the 1920s and 1930s German-speaking international legal scholars like Alfred Verdross developed the concept as a tool to renounce the disliked Paris Peace Treaties in the context of more and more aggressive German revision policies. Furthermore, after 1945 Soviet thinkers of the Khrushchev era used jus cogens to criticize Western economic and military integration, while newly independent states regarded the concept as a promising vehicle for distancing themselves from traditional Western international legal notions in the era of decolonization. Hence, instead of embracing a progress narrative, a dark sides-account or a contributionist reading of the history of international law, this paper highlights the multifaceted origins of the jus cogens doctrine.}, language = {en} } @techreport{Baade2018, type = {Working Paper}, author = {Baade, Bj{\"o}rnstjern}, title = {Fake News and International Law}, series = {KFG Working Paper Series}, journal = {KFG Working Paper Series}, number = {18}, issn = {2509-3770}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-42238}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-422383}, pages = {23}, year = {2018}, abstract = {In light of current efforts at addressing the dangers of fake news, this article will revisit the international law relevant to the phenomenon, in particular the prohibition of intervention, the 1936 International Convention on the Use of Broadcasting in the Cause of Peace, and the 1953 Convention on the International Right of Correction. It will be argued that important lessons can be learned from the League of Nations' (LON) efforts in the interwar period and the UN's activities in the immediate post-WWII era, while taking into account the new challenges that arise from modern communication technology. Taking up the LON's and UN's distinction between false and distorted news, the international legal framework will be tested, in particular, against the coverage of the 2016 'Lisa case' by Russian Government-funded media. This coverage is widely considered to be fake news aimed at destabilizing Germany's society and institutions. The article argues that false news can be subject to repressive regulation in a sensible manner. Distorted news, however, will have to be tolerated legally, since prohibitions in this regard would be too prone to abuse. A free and pluralist media, complemented by an appropriate governmental information policy, remains the best answer to fake news in all its forms. Due diligence obligations to fact-check, transparency, and remedies that are effective despite difficulties in attribution, and despite a lack of universal acceptance, could likewise be conducive.}, language = {en} } @techreport{Burchardt2018, type = {Working Paper}, author = {Burchardt, Dana}, title = {The Functions of Law and Their Challenges}, series = {KFG Working Paper Series}, journal = {KFG Working Paper Series}, number = {17}, issn = {2509-3770}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-42231}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-422318}, pages = {29}, year = {2018}, abstract = {This paper illustrates the functional and conceptual variances of law in different contexts. Whereas legal actors on the international level might normatively aim for law to have a similar effect to that of domestic law, the way in which international and supranational law can fulfil these potential functions is different. Accordingly, this paper argues that an awareness with regard to the particularities and challenges that the potential functions of law encounter in the international and supranational context is needed. Moreover, it suggests an analytical lens to conceptually frame and locate current developments, offering a broader perspective on, or even an element of explication for, the apparent crisis that law is currently facing on the international and supranational scale. After describing the potential functions of law on an abstract scale and grouping them into analytical categories, the paper uses these categories as a lens in order to assess in which way international law can fulfil these potential functions, where priorities regarding certain functions might differ and where some aspects of these functions are challenged when law is made and applied in the international and supranational sphere.}, language = {en} } @techreport{Zivkovic2018, type = {Working Paper}, author = {Zivkovic, Velimir}, title = {International Rule of Law Through International Investment Law}, series = {KFG Working Paper Series}, journal = {KFG Working Paper Series}, number = {16}, issn = {2509-3770}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-42218}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-422181}, pages = {33}, year = {2018}, abstract = {In challenging times for international law, there might be a heightened need for both analysis and prescription. The international rule of law as a connecting thread that goes through the global legal order is a particularly salient topic. By providing a working understanding of the content and contexts of the international rule of law, and by taking the regime of international investment law as a case study, this paper argues that assessing 'rise' or 'decline' motions in this sphere warrants a nuanced approach that should recognise parallel positive and negative developments. Whilst prominent procedural and substantive aspects of international investment law strongly align with the international rule of law requirements, numerous challenges threaten the future existence of the regime and appeal of international rule of law more broadly. At the same time, opportunities exist to adapt the substantive decision-making processes in investor-State disputes so to pursue parallel goals of enhancing rule of law at both international and national levels. Through recognising the specificities of interaction between international and national sphere, arbitrators can further reinvigorate the legitimacy of international rule of law through international investment law - benefitting thus the future of both.}, language = {en} } @techreport{BarkholdtKulaga2018, type = {Working Paper}, author = {Barkholdt, Janina and Kulaga, Julian}, title = {Analytical Presentation of the Comments and Observations by States on Draft Article 7, Paragraph 1, of the ILC Draft Articles on Immunity of State Officials From Foreign Criminal Jurisdiction, United Nations General Assembly, Sixth Committee, 2017}, series = {KFG Working Paper Series}, journal = {KFG Working Paper Series}, number = {14}, issn = {2509-3770}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-42212}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-422128}, pages = {108}, year = {2018}, abstract = {During its sessions in 2016 and 2017 the UN International Law Commission (ILC) debated the question whether the immunity of State officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction is subject to exceptions for international crimes and provisionally adopted a Draft Article 7 on immunity ratione materiae. The following analytical presentation classifies and documents the reactions of States to draft article 7, paragraph 1, as they have been expressed in the Sixth (Legal) Committee of the General Assembly in 2017.}, language = {en} } @techreport{Braun2018, type = {Working Paper}, author = {Braun, Harald}, title = {Berlin - New York}, series = {KFG Working Paper Series}, journal = {KFG Working Paper Series}, number = {11}, issn = {2509-3770}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-42198}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-421984}, pages = {17}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Beginning in January 2019, the new German government will face a particular new responsibility for world affairs: provided the elections in June 2018 lead to the desired result, Germany will be an elected member of the UN Security Council for two years from January 2019 until December 2020. However, Germany has been a respected and highly relevant member of the United Nations not only during its terms on the Security Council but also in "normal" times. The present article attempts to shed light on a few aspects of Germany's role in the UN during Merkel's chancellorship with an emphasis on her third term (2014-2017), such as the cooperative relationship between Germany and the UN Secretary-General in important policy fields, Germany's financial contributions to the UN, the impact of Germany's EU membership on its UN membership and the country's efforts with regard to the reform of the Security Council. The paper further provides context for Germany's abstention in the vote on Security Council Resolution 1973 on Libya in 2011. It concludes by ascertaining that Germany with its approach of active multilateralism has taken its place as one of the leading nations in Europe and is ready to take on responsibility with its partners to achieve a peaceful and stable world order.}, language = {en} } @techreport{Rajput2018, type = {Working Paper}, author = {Rajput, Aniruddha}, title = {Protection of Foreign Investment in India and International Rule of Law: Rise or Decline?}, series = {KFG Working Paper Series}, journal = {KFG Working Paper Series}, number = {10}, issn = {2509-3770}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-42197}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-421970}, pages = {32}, year = {2018}, abstract = {This paper narrates the changes in the Indian policy towards foreign investment and analyses them in the backdrop of overall changes in the field of international law and particularly within the framework of the international rule of law. The policy changes that have taken place in India can be categorised into three periods. The first period commences after independence from colonial rule. This period is intriguing. At the international level, India insisted on national treatment for foreign investment and supported the New International Economic Order. Domestically, however, nationalisation was not pursued, and even when pursued, was not applied to foreign investors. This period continued until the 1990s when India faced serious economic problems and this coincided with the high point of the Washington consensus, often seen as the rise of the international rule of law. During this time, national treatment was abandoned and innumerable investment treaties granting liberal protection were entered into. This process ended abruptly after India lost the first investment case. This turn of events comments the third period, where efforts were made towards balancing between investor protection and conserving regulatory freedom. Although this period may appear to be a decline of the international rule of law, a nuanced approach shows that it is rather a rise. India has not withdrawn from the system of investor protection, as has been done by some other States. This period is characterised by extensive and detailed treaties to replace the prior sketchy treaty provisions. This is a move towards a more rule based investment protection.}, language = {en} } @article{HerbstreitMaekerSzalai2018, author = {Herbstreit, Stephanie and M{\"a}ker, Daniela and Szalai, Cynthia}, title = {Einsatz einer mobilen Lern-App - Ein Werkzeug zur Verbesserung von klinisch-praktischem Unterricht}, series = {E-Learning Symposium 2018}, journal = {E-Learning Symposium 2018}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-42194}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-421942}, pages = {53 -- 63}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Der Unterricht am Krankenbett ist im Medizinstudium eine wertvolle M{\"o}glichkeit klinisch-praktische Fertigkeiten zu erlernen. Eine optimale Vorbereitung der Studierenden ist dabei Voraussetzung. Eine mobile Lern-App wurde entwickelt, die den Studierenden, neben Lernzielen, Kursinhalte und Anleitungen zu Untersuchungstechniken bietet, um die Vorbereitung auf einen klinisch-praktischen Kurs zu f{\"o}rdern und Kurzinformationen auch w{\"a}hrend des Kurses zur Verf{\"u}gung zu stellen. 175 Studierende hatten die M{\"o}glichkeit die App parallel zu einem klinischen Untersuchungs-Kurs im Semester zu nutzen. Im Anschluss beantworteten die Studierenden einen Fragebogen zur N{\"u}tzlichkeit und Vielseitigkeit der App und zur Zufriedenheit mit der App unter Verwendung eine 5-Punkt-Likert-Skala und zwei offenen Fragen. In diesem Beitrag wird das Kurskonzept zusammen mit der Lern-App, die Ergebnisse aus dem Fragebogen und unsere Schlussfolgerungen daraus vorgestellt. Studierende bewerteten die App grunds{\"a}tzlich als hilfreich. Sie sollte dabei gr{\"u}ndlich eingef{\"u}hrt werden. Patienten sollten {\"u}ber die Nutzung von Smartphones im Studentenunterricht zu Lernzwecken informiert werden.}, language = {de} } @article{MarianiJaisli2018, author = {Mariani, Ennio and Jaisli, Isabel}, title = {Didaktische Herausforderungen bei der Erstellung eines frei verf{\"u}gbaren Onlinekurses}, series = {E-Learning Symposium 2018}, journal = {E-Learning Symposium 2018}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-42192}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-421924}, pages = {29 -- 40}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Die Ver{\"o}ffentlichung eines global frei verf{\"u}gbaren Onlinekurses abseits der großen MOOC Plattformen bringt spezielle Herausforderungen mit sich. Neben technischen Herausforderungen sind eine effiziente Wissensvermittlung und die Erhaltung der Lernmotivation zentral. Der folgende Beitrag stellt Techniken zur Steigerung der Lerneffizienz und -motivation anhand des ARCS Modells vor. Er zeigt auf, wie die verschiedenen Techniken in der Entwicklung des Onlinekurses „Designing Sustainable Food Systems" umgesetzt wurden und inwieweit sie erfolgreich waren.}, language = {de} } @article{WahlHoelscher2018, author = {Wahl, Marina and H{\"o}lscher, Michael}, title = {Und am Wochenende Blended Learning}, series = {E-Learning Symposium 2018}, journal = {E-Learning Symposium 2018}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-42191}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-421910}, pages = {17 -- 27}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Berufsbegleitende Studieng{\"a}nge stehen vor besonderen Schwierigkeiten, f{\"u}r die der Einsatz von Blended Learning-Szenarien sinnvoll sein kann. Welche speziellen Herausforderungen sich dabei ergeben und welche L{\"o}sungsans{\"a}tze dagegen steuern, betrachtet der folgende Artikel anhand eines Praxisberichts aus dem Studiengang M. P. A. Wissenschaftsmanagement an der Universit{\"a}t Speyer.}, language = {de} } @article{BraunKappHaraetal.2018, author = {Braun, Iris and Kapp, Felix and Hara, Tenshi and Kubica, Tommy}, title = {Erfolgsfaktoren beim Einsatz von Audience Response Systemen in der universit{\"a}ren Lehre}, series = {E-Learning Symposium 2018}, journal = {E-Learning Symposium 2018}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-42195}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-421959}, pages = {65 -- 67}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Der vorliegende Beitrag berichtet auf der Grundlage von Erfahrungen mit dem Audience Response System (ARS) „Auditorium Mobile Classroom Service" von Erfolgsfaktoren f{\"u}r den Einsatz in der universit{\"a}ren Lehre. Dabei werden sowohl die technischen Rahmenbedingungen und Herausforderungen der Anwendungen ber{\"u}cksichtigt, als auch die unterschiedlichen didaktischen Konzepte und Ziele der beteiligten Akteure (Studierende, Lehrende und Institution). Ziel ist es, Einflussfaktoren f{\"u}r den erfolgreichen Einsatz sowohl f{\"u}r die Praxis als auch die wissenschaftliche Untersuchung und Weiterentwicklung der Systeme zu benennen und ein heuristisches Framework f{\"u}r Chancen und Herausforderungen beim Einsatz von ARS anzubieten.}, language = {de} } @article{Stumpf2018, author = {Stumpf, Sarah}, title = {Digitale Kompetenzen im Lehramtsstudium}, series = {E-Learning Symposium 2018}, journal = {E-Learning Symposium 2018}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-42196}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-421968}, pages = {69 -- 71}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Der Beitrag skizziert ein Modell, das die Entwicklung digitaler Kompetenzen im Lehramtsstudium f{\"o}rdern soll. Zwar wird das Kompetenzmodell aus der Deutschdidaktik heraus entwickelt, nimmt aber auch fach{\"u}bergreifende Anforderungen in den Bereichen Informationskompetenz, medientechnischer Kompetenzen, F{\"a}higkeiten der Medienanalyse und -reflexion sowie Sprachhandlungskompetenz in den Blick. Damit wird das Ziel verfolgt, die besonderen Anforderungen angehender Lehrkr{\"a}fte als Mediator*innen digitaler Kompetenzen darzustellen. Das beschriebene Modell dieser Vermittlungskompetenz dient der Verankerung digitaler Lehr-Lernkonzepte als wesentlicher Bestandteil der modernen Lehrer*innenbildung.}, language = {de} } @article{DamnikGierlProskeetal.2018, author = {Damnik, Gregor and Gierl, Mark and Proske, Antje and K{\"o}rndle, Hermann and Narciss, Susanne}, title = {Automatische Erzeugung von Aufgaben als Mittel zur Erh{\"o}hung von Interaktivit{\"a}t und Adaptivit{\"a}t in digitalen Lernressourcen}, series = {E-Learning Symposium 2018}, journal = {E-Learning Symposium 2018}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-42184}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-421842}, pages = {5 -- 16}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Digitale Medien enthalten bislang vor allem Inhalte in verschiedenen Darstellungsformen. Dies allein erzeugt jedoch nur einen geringen Mehrwert zu klassischen Lernressourcen, da die Kriterien der Interaktivit{\"a}t und Adaptivit{\"a}t nicht mit einbezogen werden. Dies scheitert jedoch oft an dem damit verbundenen Erstellungsaufwand. Der folgende Beitrag zeigt, wie durch die automatische Erzeugung von Aufgaben ein hochwertiger Wissenserwerb mit digitalen Medien erm{\"o}glicht wird. Ferner werden Vor- und Nachteile der automatischen Erstellung von Aufgaben er{\"o}rtert.}, language = {de} } @article{Sundermann2018, author = {Sundermann, Werner}, title = {Alexander von Humboldt und das Persische}, series = {HiN : Alexander von Humboldt im Netz ; International Review for Humboldtian Studies}, volume = {XIX}, journal = {HiN : Alexander von Humboldt im Netz ; International Review for Humboldtian Studies}, number = {36}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1617-5239}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-419464}, pages = {105 -- 111}, year = {2018}, language = {de} } @article{Schmuck2018, author = {Schmuck, Thomas}, title = {Missgl{\"u}ckte Begegnung}, series = {HiN : Alexander von Humboldt im Netz ; International Review for Humboldtian Studies}, volume = {XIX}, journal = {HiN : Alexander von Humboldt im Netz ; International Review for Humboldtian Studies}, number = {36}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1617-5239}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-419457}, pages = {91 -- 103}, year = {2018}, abstract = {The contact between Leopold von Buch and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was full of misunderstandings and critical skepticism. Personal discussions on geological topics failed, letters were dispatched late or did not reach the addressee. Goethe refused Buch as an "ultra-volcanist," Buch labelled Goethe as incompetent. The failed encounter issued in a correspondence of just two letters presented here.}, language = {de} } @article{Huelsenberg2018, author = {H{\"u}lsenberg, Dagmar}, title = {Alexander von Humboldts Erl{\"a}uterungen zu {\"O}fen f{\"u}r die Herstellung von Keramik- und Glaserzeugnissen}, series = {HiN : Alexander von Humboldt im Netz ; International Review for Humboldtian Studies}, volume = {XIX}, journal = {HiN : Alexander von Humboldt im Netz ; International Review for Humboldtian Studies}, number = {36}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1617-5239}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-419444}, pages = {63 -- 90}, year = {2018}, abstract = {This paper examines Alexander von Humboldt's interest in kilns used for firing ceramics and melting glass. This lesser known aspect of Humboldt's activities is related to his work as a Prussian mining officer in the principalities of Ansbach and Bayreuth between 1792 and 1797. In assessments and reports Humboldt commented on furnace designs and discussed the effectiveness of firing auxiliaries for high-temperature processes. He analysed the causes of the failure of burnings and meltings and made suggestions for their improvement. Various alterations that were carried out during repair work on existing furnaces at the ceramic manufactory in Rheinsberg and the porcelain manufactory in Bruckberg were initiated by Humboldt. Furthermore, it is likely that he was a driving force behind the decision to build a two-storey circular kiln at the Royal Porcelain Factory in Berlin. His reports are explained by means of sketches.}, language = {de} } @article{Casas2018, author = {Casas, Vicente Dur{\´a}n}, title = {Immanuel Kant, Alexander von Humboldt and the Tequendama Fall}, series = {HiN : Alexander von Humboldt im Netz ; International Review for Humboldtian Studies}, volume = {XIX}, journal = {HiN : Alexander von Humboldt im Netz ; International Review for Humboldtian Studies}, number = {36}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1617-5239}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-419404}, pages = {35 -- 46}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Immanuel Kant mentions in his Physical Geography the waterfall of the Bogot{\´a} River in South America, known today as the Salto de Tequendama, which is located near Bogot{\´a}, the capital city of Colombia. Kant claims that this was the highest waterfall in the world, which is not true. Alexander von Humboldt could not know anything about it, but he visited the Salto in 1801, just before the publication of Kant's Physical Geography, and went to personally measure the height of the Salto. In this paper we make a comparison of both personalities who, unknowingly, were united by their interest in the Salto de Tequendama.}, language = {en} } @article{Andress2018, author = {Andress, Reinhard}, title = {Eduard Dorsch and his unpublished poem on the occasion of Humboldt's 100th birthday}, series = {HiN : Alexander von Humboldt im Netz ; International Review for Humboldtian Studies}, volume = {XIX}, journal = {HiN : Alexander von Humboldt im Netz ; International Review for Humboldtian Studies}, number = {36}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1617-5239}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-419398}, pages = {17 -- 34}, year = {2018}, abstract = {In 1869, the German-American medical doctor and poet, Eduard Dorsch, wrote a poem read in Detroit on the occasion of Humboldt's 100th birthday. This article publishes the poem for the first time and explores its context within the life and times of its author.}, language = {en} }