Program Overview

Philosophy of Medicine (PHIL*2030)

Course Details

The Philosophy of Medicine course, coded as PHIL*2030, was offered in the Fall 2018 term, instructed by Shannon Buckley.

Description

Medicine is a philosophical, not merely a practical, empirical enterprise. This course covers philosophical concepts widely used to evaluate health and health-practices, including:

• Autonomy
• Consent
• Mind
• Will
• Rights
• Harm
• Fairness
• Dignity
• Truth
• Health itself

Issues central to health and health care practice include:

• The nature of professional-client relationships
• Genetic counseling
• Passive and active euthanasia
• Pharmacology and behaviour modification
• Resource allocation
• The special set of issues raised by reproductive technologies

Pre-Requisites

Pre-Requisite(s): 2.00 credits or (1 of PHIL1000, PHIL1010, PHIL*1050)

College and Department

The course is part of the College of Arts, specifically under the Department of Philosophy.

Research and Areas of Study

The College of Arts encompasses various areas of research and study, including but not limited to:

• School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing
• School of Fine Art and Music
• School of Languages and Literatures
• Department of History
• Department of Philosophy
• Interdisciplinary Programs

Centres, Institutes, and Labs

The University is home to several centres, institutes, and labs, such as:

• Centre for Scottish Studies
• Grounded and Engaged Theory Lab (GET)
• Interdisciplinary Design Lab
• The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation
• The Humanities Interdisciplinary Collaboration Lab (THINC)
• The School of Fine Art & Music Print Study Collection