PHL 338 - Philosophy of Health, Disease and Illness

At least junior standing; one from PHL 101, PHL 162, PHL 165, PHL 167/WGS 167, PHL 168, PHL 170, PHL 202, PHL 203/AFA 203, PHL 271, or another PHL course with override from department secretary; or consent of instructor. (3).

Philosophical critique of such concepts as “health,” “well-being,” “medicine,” “illness,” “disease,” “normalcy,” “sanity,” and “insanity.” Consideration of both historical and contemporary works: perspectives including both philosophy of science and ethical, social and legal implications of analyses. Also listed as WGS 338.