The objective of the course is to develop insight into the conceptually and technologically complex environment in which contemporary medicine is practiced, and to develop an appreciation for the importance of making conceptually literate decisions within such an environment. Open to CAS seniors only, with permission of the department. The student's grade will be based on class participation and a term paper, the topic for which will be chosen by the student but approved by the instructor. Presently under consideration, though readings will consist primarily from articles from professional journals. We will discuss the main philosophical questions raised by the arts and aesthetic experience.
Participants are also responsible for a paper on their topic, due at the end of the winter term.
1812 Hinman Ave. This seminar will develop an approach to discourse ethics by way of examining competing contemporary approaches inspired by Aristotle, Hume, and Kant. We will focus particularly on the role of moral feelings in moral reasoning. Cristina Lafont Philosophy D10, sec. 1812 Hinman Ave.