Sache des Rechts oder Sache der Ehre?

German
What function does the indication of an author's name fulfil in books, essays and other scientific texts, and who is allowed to adorn themselves with authorship? The last question in particular, when it is brought to a head with the buzzword "plagiarism", is a constant source of discussion, affair and scandal in the world of science. Jonas Völkel's work is dedicated to exploring the ethical and legal concepts that shape the prevailing understanding of authorship and plagiarism. This is not only of theoretical significance: an enlightened understanding of the concepts of authorship and plagiarism is a prerequisite for finding just and purposeful measures when it comes to enforcing the "right" authorship and prosecuting plagiarism. The paper contributes to this enlightenment with an independent perspective on the topic.

English
"A Matter of Law or a Matter of Honour? Authorship and Plagiarism in Science": For which purpose do (scientific) texts indicate their author? What qualifies a person to claim authorship and what is the difference between original and plagiarism? The work of Jonas Völkel is dedicated to exploring the prevailing concepts of authorship and plagiarism. It offers an independent perspective and aims to create an informed and objective understanding in order to find a just and purposeful (legal) approach in practice.