Global Justice and Health Care

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The gap between those who receive the best health care and those who receive the worst health care in the world is staggering. Do all people have an equal right to long life and prosperity regardless of where they happen to live? Is there a right to basic health care? What should the most advantaged nations do for the least advantaged? This course studies philosophical theories of global justice, along with particular issues such as the 'brain drain' of health care personnel from developing to rich countries, and the alleged bias of pharmaceutical companies against developing drugs most needed in developing markets. 001313