Moral Issues in Medicine
Course #: PHIL 222, Class #: 2509, Section #: 01
Description
Concepts of health, illness and healing, under different paradigms of medicine. Is medicine an art or science? What is the impact of medical technology on human life and death? What is considered "natural"? Attention is given to issues in human reproduction (e.g. in vitro fertilization, conception, abortion). Questions of authority, accountability in doctor-patient relationships, patient advocacy, self help, right to health care or to refuse treatment. Social and political questions of health care organization.
Course Details
Date / Time
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
MoWeFr 3p.m. – 3:50p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0063
Credits
3
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Dates
9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0063
General Ed Requirements
Humanities
Enrolled / Capacity
36 / 36
Status
Waitlist