Bioethics

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This bioethics course examines some of the primary ethical issues in human health, biomedical research, and healthcare, as well as the ethical challenges they present. These philosophical problems are approached scientifically, argued rationally using ethical theory, and critically examined for practical application. Students will explore case studies and hypothetical situations that require judgment and decision-making, connecting philosophical principles to real-world dilemmas in medicine, law, science, and society. Although students are encouraged to think for themselves, they are required to demonstrate a clear understanding of different positions on any given issue, providing a strong foundation in biomedical ethics and the medical humanities.