Philosophy of biomedicine [MSPSB242]

Learning outcomes

To acquire elements of critical reflection in epistemology, moral and political philosophy and philosophy of science, especially in relation to biomedicine.

Objectives

The aim of the course is to introduce some of the philosophical issues raised by biomedicine and to offer theoretical elements of philosophy of science, epistemology, moral and political philosophy that allow for reflection on these issues.

Content

After presenting the specificity of philosophical argumentation as a reflective process (Chapters 1 and 2), the course addresses questions of philosophy of science, ethics, and political philosophy (Chapters 3-5) related to biomedicine.