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PHIL3677: Philosophy of Medicine
2021 unit information
This unit examines the much-disputed distinction between the normal and the pathological, drawing on work from both continental and analytic traditions, from Georges Canguilhem and Michel Foucault to Ruth Millikan and Karen Neander. Related topics include: are illness or disability intrinsically harmful? What is the relationship between illness and personal identity? Is health more than the absence of disease? Note: Students should be aware that this is not a unit in clinical bioethics.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Philosophy
| Code | PHIL3677 |
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| Academic unit | Philosophy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 level in Philosophy |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand classical and contemporary ideas in the philosophy of medicine and their significance
- LO2. Be able to critically analyze theories, methods and concepts in the science of medicine and related fields.
- LO3. Understand the close relationships between studying the content of science and the philosophical analysis of science.
- LO4. Apply analytic skills to contemporary studies in philosophy and science.
- LO5. Show an ability to consider applications of medicine thoughtfully, including in cross cultural contexts.
- LO6. Analytical skills: being able to evaluate medical and scientific evidence using concepts and theories from the philosophy of medicine
- LO7. Interpretative skills: reading and analysing source material from recent work in philosophy of medicine in its social and historical context.
- LO8. Verbal skills: engaging in active and thoughtful contributions to seminars and tutorial discussions.
- LO9. Writing skills: developing a well-reasoned argument and articulating it clearly.
- LO10. Research skills: identifying material relevant for your argument by accessing databases and/or archives, and synthesizing the material in a coherent manner.
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