Topics in Philosophy of Medicine (326-0-20)

Topic

Political Philosophy of Health and Health Care

Instructors

Lendell Chad Horne

Meeting Info

Kresge Cent. Hall 2-380 Kaplan: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

This course will be a study of philosophical issues related to health inequalities. Many theorists hold that inequalities in health (or in access to health care) are more troubling than other inequalities, such as inequalities in wealth. Is that so? What makes inequality bad in the first place? What (if anything) is special about health inequalities? Should we be concerned with inequalities between individuals or inequalities between groups? Are health inequalities less troubling when they result from individuals' health behaviors?

Registration Requirements

Juniors and Seniors only

Learning Objectives

Students will develop skills in (1) understanding and synthesizing philosophical theories of justice in health and health care. (2) Recognizing, analyzing, and constructing moral and political arguments related to health and health care. (3)Engaging in respectful, rigorous, and constructive dialogue concerning moral and political issues.

Class Materials (Required)

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

Class Notes

Final Paper

Class Attributes

Ethical and Evaluative Thinking Foundational Disci
Ethics & Values Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Juniors & Seniors