Practical Philosophy | BPS24u
Welcome to Practical Philosophy! This course explores how philosophy helps us understand medicine, health, illness and the human person. We will connect philosophical ideas with situations in general practice nursing.
What will you learn?
You will learn to explain key philosophical concepts, ask critical questions, compare different perspectives and support your views with clear arguments. You will also explore how values, duties and different understandings of the person influence healthcare.
How will we study?
The course takes place online and combines interactive lectures, discussions, nursing case studies, group activities and independent learning. Each topic includes preparation materials, activities for our online meetings and a short reflection.
Main topics
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Philosophy of medicine: concept, structure and functions.
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History of philosophy and its relationship with medicine.
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Modern philosophy and medical paradigms.
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Philosophical anthropology: the person and the body.
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Health, illness, death and medical technologies.
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Bioethics: duties, consequences and technology.
Assessment
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T1 – Written assessment: 25%
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T2 – Debates: 25%
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Final examination: 50%
Assessment dates, instructions and criteria will be published in this course.
Stay connected
Check the course announcements regularly for updates and online meeting information. Consultations are available after class or by arrangement through your group representative.
Please contribute respectfully and use fictional or fully anonymised examples when discussing nursing situations.
- Dėstytojas: Samanta Petkevičiūtė