Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Current Events

4Dec12  Computer Diagnosing
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/04/health/quest-to-eliminate-diagnostic-lapses.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20121204

4Dec12 Fiction exploring science
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/04/science/in-lab-lit-fiction-meets-science-of-the-real-world.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20121204&_r=0

A Decade of Misconduct by University of Kentucky researcher:
http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/33464/title/A-Decade-of-Misconduct/

Monday, November 12, 2012

Justice with Michael Sandel - Episode 06 - Kant

Episode 06 - Justice with Michael Sandel

Justice with Michael Sandel - Episode 05

Episode 05 - Justice with Michael Sandel

Justice with Michael Sandel - Episode 03

Episode 03 - Justice with Michael Sandel

Justice with Michael Sandel - Episode 02

Episode 02 - Justice with Michael Sandel

Ethical Theory

What questions & comments do you have about the ethical theories you're reading about?  They are the foundation for the course, which is why you've got reading, blogging, and video lectures to watch.

Justice with Michael Sandel - Episode 01

Episode 01 - Justice with Michael Sandel

Case 4: Dentist & Pt. Autonomy (#1)

Please comment on the case and answer the questions at the end.

Welcome to Bioethics: Expectations?

Dear Brave & Adventurous Students!

Welcome to your London study abroad course in International Biomedical and Research Ethics (Bioethics for short).  We are going to have a great experience.  Congratulations on your hard work getting your schedules, personal lives, and finances in order so that you could take advantage of this terrific opportunity.

This is a unique experience since you and I will work more closely than in other traditional courses.  We won't have the familiar constraints of traditional classrooms, time-frames, personal distance.  I'm here to help you both with the travel part of our course, as well as the philosophy content.  This arrangement can be a bit tricky to negotiate, but I'm confident that we'll all adjust quickly and will make the most of the opportunity.

You've introduced yourselves on Facebook, and we can use that venue for discussion about the travel part (packing, money, being prepared for international travel, fun & entertainment, etc.).  Let's talk about the course here.  What are your expectations?  Have you studied philosophy before?  Why are you interested in this class?  What are your concerns?