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BETH5000: Methods in Bioethics
2025 unit information
This unit of study offers a critical review of the field and methods of bioethics. The course explores the meaning of 'bioethics' as a concept and practice, both historically and in contemporary discussions. The seminars critically explore a diverse range of different methods used in bioethics. Topics include what ‘bioethics’ is, the use of moral theory, liberal and conservative approaches, employing arguments and thought experiments, epistemic justice, empirical bioethics, reflective equilibrium, Indigenous and environmental bioethics, global bioethics and the role of compromise in bioethics debate. Learning activities will include seminars and small group discussion.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Public Health |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Have developed and enhanced skills in the use of philosophical methods in bioethics, particularly the use of analysis and argumentation
- LO2. Describe and critically reflect on the role of moral theory in bioethics
- LO3. Articulate and critically engage with a range of methods and framings used in contemporary bioethics
- LO4. Assess the legitimacy of various critical perspectives on ‘bioethics’ research and scholarship
Unit availability
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2025
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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