PHIL 2340 Philosophy of Medicine
What is medical practice, and how do we justify the standards and practices in medicine? Students examine philosophical concepts and theories used in medicine and medical practice, covering historical and theoretical philosophical approaches. Following Galen’s corpus (especially in Europe, Africa, and West Asia) and its reception and dissemination through Ibn Sina, students explore a variety of philosophical interpreters and interpretations that have significantly contributed to modern medicine and engage in comparative study with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Contemporary medical approaches rely on philosophical groundings and assumptions, which provide students with opportunities to analyze contemporary approaches to health, disease, evidence, and skepticism.
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Offered
Every other Fall, odd years
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