WELCOME TO PHIL 444-011
Spring 2023

Medical Ethics
for BMEG

An examination of some of the most controversial issues in medical ethics. Through discussion of highly influential primary sources, this seminar will join ongoing debates on such topics as abortion, euthanasia, selling body parts, healthcare reform, and performance enhancing drugs.

Mark Greene
Tue & Thu, 11:10 am to 12:30 pm
Gore Hall 102
Library & internet resources, no text to purchase
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  • There are two sections of PHIL 444.
    • Section 010 satisfies the second writing requirement (for people with enough credits).
    • Section 011 is not writing intensive and is primarily for Biomechanical Engineering Students - though others are welcome if there's space.
    • Both sections satisfy the requirement for BMEG students.
Philosophy is a conversation. As such, being good at philosophy is being able to understand a difficult conversation and contribute something substantive to it. Like riding a bike, you can't get good at this by reading about it or watching other people do it: you have to have a go yourself. Therefore, the emphasis will be more on developing skills than on learning a body of knowledge:
  • By reading influential contributions to the conversation, we will get a sense for the range of views people have, and why they have them.
  • Through short written tasks, we will hone our ability to explain tricky ideas accurately, precisely, and clearly.
  • By engaging in class discussion, we will get into the habit of critically evaluating views - whether we agree with them or not - and develop and defend our own views on the issues being discussed.
  • By solving puzzles in quizzes, we will practice our abilities to understand views precisely, and to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the reasons offered to support those views.
  • As a UD faculty member, I am required to notify the UD Title IX coordinator of any report of behavior that may constitute sexual misconduct under UD policy. This mandate applies…
    • To reports that I become aware of in class, in office hours, in advisement meetings, via email, or in any other mode or context.
    • Regardless of whether the report is made directly to me, arises in class or other discussion, or is overheard.
    • Even if the person reported to have experienced prohibited conduct does not want the Title IX coordinator to be notified.
  • More information and resources:
    • For more information on the University of Delaware’s Sexual Misconduct Policy, including information on confidential resources, see sites.udel.edu/sexualmisconduct.
    • UD provides 24 hour crisis assistance and victim advocacy and counseling. Contact 302 831-2226, Student Health Services, to get in touch with a sexual offense support advocate.

Contact me

Email @udel.edu:
mkgreene
Drop in office hours for Spring 2024 will be Tue & Thu 07:15 to 07:45, & Tue 12:45 to 13:45.
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Mar 19; May 9, 14, 16.
Office:
15 Kent Way #107.
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