PHL 338 - Philosophy of Health, Disease and Illness

At least junior standing 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. Graded ABCDE