The Philosophy of Medicine

Education facts

Code: 721A85

<p>Philosophy of medicine is the study of philosophical problems raised by medical practice. The course focuses on a number of such questions that can be specified in the following two modules: Module 1 focuses on Beauchamp &amp; Childress’ book <i>Principles of Biomedical Ethics</i> and its four principles: beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and justice. Module 2 focuses on different ways to approach the philosophy of medicine. For example, phenomenological bioethics and empirical philosophy/empirical ethics in medical ethics.</p>

Entry requirements

180 ECTS credits passed including 90 ECTS credits in a main field of study. English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6). Exemption from Swedish

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• The Philosophy of Medicine

  Linköping University

  Linköping

  Start date: 1 March 2027

  End date: 4 April 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %