Teaching methods (Werkvormen)
- 2 hrs guided group project work
- 14 hrs lecture
- 16 hrs individual project work without guidance
- 52 hrs individual study period
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Objectives (Leerdoelen)
- the student should be familiar with different approaches in bioethical theory (deontology, utilitarism, theory of justice)
- the student should be able to apply these ethical theories to relevant cases in modern life sciences
- the student should be able to take an argued position in ethical debates about these issues
- the student should be able to use a method for ethical deliberation to make an ethical analysis of a concrete case history.
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Contents (Beschrijving)
This course offers an introduction to the field of bioethics for biosciences students. Students are introduced into the nature of bioethics and ethical theory. Next, we will discuss a broad range of bioethical issues relating to people, animals, plants, environment, and the practice of bioscience research. The focus is on developing the students' power of reasoning and judgment in ethical debates and discussion.
This course will be taught in English. However, if there are less then 2 foreign students, it will be held in Dutch. In that case, foreign students will get an alternative assignment.
For this course, is a maximum number of participants of 20 student.
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Examination (Tentaminering)
The examination and grading of the course is partly based on oral presentations and participation in class discussions. There will be a written exam on the ethical theories discussed in the first half of the course. In addition, students will be asked to write an essay in which they apply the various ethical approaches to a particular case in life sciences, making use of the ethical matrix, a specific method for ethically analyzing cases.
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Literature (Literatuur)
- Ben Mepham: Bioethics. An introduction for the Biosciences, Oxford University Press 2008
Additional text will be provided through BlackBoard
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Extra information (Bijzonderheden)
Students who wish to follow this course have to SIGN UP AT LEAST 4 WEEKS BEFORE THE START OF THE COURSE. - Attendance is mandatory, especially at the first meeting
- Maximum number of applicants: 20
- This course can be substituted by other advanced philosophy courses (see the courses on offer from the philosophy department.)
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