PHL 344 - Philosophy of Medical Ethics

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).

Advanced examination of philosophical issues as physician and patient relationships, diagnosis and therapeutics, medical explanations, medical values, the purpose of medicine, the nature of suffering. Focus on contemporary issues; course frames, questions from both philosophy of science and ethical, social and legal perspectives.