L.PHI 278 - Bioethics, Society & Culture

Credits: 3

Abortion, assisted reproductive technologies, death and dying, research on human subjects, stem cell research, organ transplants, allocation of resources in a pandemic, and healthcare for the poor are examined through the lenses of philosophical ethics, Catholic moral theology, and law and public policy. Students will interact with healthcare professionals and institutions and advocacy groups, discuss contemporary films, and assess internet websites.
Prerequisite: Not open to students that have taken L.PHI-319
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable