Philosophy 164 - Medical Ethics

Fall
2023
04
4.00
Samuel Schechter

TU TH 4:00PM 5:15PM

UMass Amherst
81414
Pierpont House room 101
sschechter@umass.edu
This class will provide an introduction of ethics, and its application to various issues in medicine, health care, and the use of pharmaceuticals. Topics may include: abortion, euthanasia, medical paternalism, medical experimentation, access to drugs, access to medical procedures, and the allocation of medical resources. (Gen. Ed. AT)

Open to first-year students in the Perspectives in Health Topics RAP in Cance. See https://www.umass.edu/rap/perspectives-health-topics-rap

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.