PHA0106 Selected Topics in Applied Ethics

Filozofická fakulta
podzim 2017
Rozsah
0/0/0. 5 kr. Ukončení: k.
Vyučující
dr. Tomislav Bracanović (přednášející), doc. Mgr. Radim Bělohrad, Ph.D. (zástupce)
Ing. Mgr. Zdeňka Jastrzembská, Ph.D. (pomocník)
Garance
prof. PhDr. Josef Krob, CSc.
Katedra filozofie – Filozofická fakulta
Kontaktní osoba: Ing. Mgr. Zdeňka Jastrzembská, Ph.D.
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra filozofie – Filozofická fakulta
Předpoklady
Fluent English
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Cíle předmětu
The objective of the course is to introduce students into four mutually interrelated topics of contemporary applied ethics: (1) the general tension between contemporary biomedicine and the bioethical imperative of respect for cultural diversity, (2) the specific bioethical dilemma of viewing deafness either as illness or as the basis of a unique cultural identity, (3) theoretical and practical difficulties of drawing the boundary between therapies and human enhancements, and (4) the ambiguous status of sex reassignment surgery at the intersection medical treatment, human enhancement and quest for personal identity.
Výstupy z učení
After completing the course, students will be able to: (1) recognize the relevance of contemporary applied ethics for various aspects of human life, such as medicine, health care, economics, education and culture; (2) explain how the development of biomedicine brings about novel and unique ethical questions, (3) evaluate possible roles of culturally diverse traditions in contemporary medical and health care practice, (4) evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the case against medicalization of deafness, (5) reconstruct the basic theoretical positions in the therapies vs. enhancements debate, (5) differentiate main arguments for and against human enhancement, (6) interpret sex reassignment surgery as either therapeutic intervention or a unique type of human enhancement.
Osnova
  • February 12 (Monday) (1) Bioethics, medicine and culture;
  • February 13 (Tuesday) (2) Deafness, illness and culture;
  • February 14 (Wednesday) (3) From therapies to enhancements (4) Therapy, enhancement and human welfare;
  • February 15 (Thursday) (5) Sex reassignment surgery between therapy and enhancement;
  • February 16 (Friday) (6) Course summary and general discussion (7) Test
Výukové metody
The course will consist of six 90 minute lectures and the final test. Required readings will be sent to students before the beginning of the course. Power-point presentations will be sent to students after each lecture.
Metody hodnocení
Students are expected to read the literature in advance and be active in discussions. The final grade will be determined on the basis of (a) final test [approximately 7-8 quiz questions and 4-5 essay questions requiring short descriptive answers] and (b) regular attendance and active participation in discussions.
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