- the student should be familiar with different approaches in bioethical theory (deontology, utilitarism, theory of justice, virtue ethics)
- the student should be able to apply these ethical theories to relevant cases in modern life sciences
- the student should be able to take an argued position in ethical debates about these issues
- the student should be able to use a method for ethical deliberation to make an ethical analysis of a concrete case history.
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This course offers an introduction to the field of bioethics for biosciences students. Students are introduced into the nature of bioethics and ethical theory. Next, we will discuss a broad range of bioethical issues relating to people, animals, plants, environment, and the practice of bioscience research. The focus is on developing the students' power of reasoning and judgment in ethical debates and discussion.
This course will be taught in English.
For this course, is a maximum number of participants of 30 students.
Instructional Modes
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student are expected to have followed the Bachelor course Introduction to philosophy, or a similar course.
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The examination and grading of the course is partly based on oral presentations and participation in class discussions. In addition, students will be asked to write an paper in which they apply the various ethical approaches to a particular case in life sciences. Attendance is mandatory, absence at the first meeting (without prior notice) means that you cannot paricipate to this course.
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Students who wish to follow this course have to SIGN UP AT LEAST 4 WEEKS BEFORE THE START OF THE COURSE.
- Attendance is mandatory, absence at the first meeting (without prior notice) means that you cannot participate in this course
- Students have to apply for this course at least 4 weeks before the start of the course.
- Maximum number of applicants: 30
- This course can be substituted by other advanced philosophy courses (see the courses on offer from the philosophy department.)
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