Topics in Philosophy of Medicine (326-0-21)

Instructors

Lendell Chad Horne

Meeting Info

Harris Hall L28: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

This course is a study of the political philosophy of health and health care. In the first part of the course, we will study prominent accounts of justice in health care. Is there a right to health care, and if so, what does that right encompass? In the second part of the course, we will consider several recent theories of health care rationing. In the third and final part of the course, we turn to the growing field of public health ethics, public health being concerned with the promotion of health at the population level rather than with the provision of personal health care services. We will look at prominent recent accounts of the moral foundations and limits of public health.

Juniors and Seniors only

Registration Requirements

Juniors and Seniors only

Learning Objectives

The objectives of the course are to (a) understand alternative theories of the moral foundations of health care provision and of the public health system; (b) apply these theories to a range of issues related to health; (c) assess the normative and analytic merits of these theories.

Class Materials (Required)

All class materials will be available on Canvas at NO cost to the student.

Class Notes

Final Paper

Class Attributes

Ethics & Values Distro Area
SDG No Poverty
SDG Reduced Inequality
SDG Peace & Justice
SDG Good Health and Well-being

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for Philosophy PhD Graduate Students