Bioethics
0600-S1-CM-F
1. Introduction to Moral Philosophy:
a. Ethics – ethos – morality [meaning and scope of application].
b. Preliminary typology and review of key ethical theories.
2. Introduction to Bioethics:
a. Origins, genesis, evolution, and characteristics of bioethics (historical and thematic perspectives).
b. Directions of bioethical research and analysis [including biogenesis, biotherapy, and thanatology].
c. Presentation of leading "bioethical principles," including those by Beauchamp, Childress, and Engelhardt.
d. Bioethics and eugenics.
3. Value of Life vs. Sanctity of Life – Reflections on the Value of Human Life.
4. Human Liberation vs. Animal Liberation – The Debate on Human Nature.
5. The Ethical Debate on Experimental Research on Animals.
6. Bioethics and the Biogenesis of Life – An Attempt to Implement Bioethical Categories in Explaining Issues Stemming from the Dynamic Development of Biomedical Sciences, Including Genetics, Biotechnology, and Reproductive Medicine.
7. Bioethics and Biotherapy – Applying Bioethical Categories to Explain Ethical Issues Arising from the Advancement of Medical Technologies.
8. Bioethics and Thanatology – Applying Bioethical Categories to Explore Issues such as: Euthanasia (active and passive), Suicide (assisted and non-assisted), Suicidology-related ethical dilemmas.
9. Ethical Codes and Biojurisprudence – Discussion on the Rights and Responsibilities of Doctors and Patients in the Context of Medical Paternalism and Patient Autonomy.
10. Course Summary.
Total student workload
Hours with Instructor Participation (50 hours):
- Attendance at lectures – 30 hours
- Time allocated for consultations and work with the academic teacher – 20 hours
Time dedicated to individual student work (50 hours), including:
- Time required for class preparation – 25 hours
- Time required for revision and final assessment preparation – 25 hours
Learning outcomes - knowledge
K_W1: The student knows fundamental ethical and philosophical theories and can apply them in reasoning, explanation, and evaluation of selected issues addressed by bioethics.
K_W2: The student has knowledge of bioethics in both a broad and narrow sense, as well as an understanding of its origins from ethical-philosophical, legal, and social perspectives.
K_W3: The student possesses knowledge of key bioethical issues, their evolution, and possible resolutions.
K_W4: The student is aware of the significance of valuation in bioethics [with reference to the concepts of Beauchamp, Childress, and Engelhardt].
K_W5: The student is capable of arguing for leading positions in bioethics, such as utilitarianism and personalism.
K_W6: The student has knowledge of topics such as the value of life, human dignity, human nature, and the personal status of a human being, as fundamental issues underlying numerous bioethical debates.
Reference to Learning Outcomes in the Educational Area: X1A_W01, X1A_W02, X1A_W03, X1A_W04, X1A_W05, P1A_W10, P1A_W11.
Learning outcomes - skills
The student is able to effectively apply the knowledge acquired in bioethics classes [as specified in the learning outcomes/knowledge section], including, among others:
K_U1: Has the ability to correctly identify ethical-philosophical theories and use argumentation within their framework to resolve bioethical dilemmas, including understanding and assessing threats to human health and life as well as the ethical conditions of medical chemistry.
K_U2: Can recognize and correctly apply argumentation characteristic of a given type of bioethics in open bioethical discussions.
K_U3: Is capable of independent reasoning, explaining, and evaluating bioethical dilemmas, considering factors such as their significance, complexity, and cultural (worldview and religious) references.
K_U4: Can identify correlations between the disciplines that contribute to bioethics, particularly in the BIOLOGY – LAW – PHILOSOPHY (ETHICS) relationship.
K_U5: Is able to effectively argue in favor of values such as the VALUE OF LIFE, HUMAN DIGNITY, HUMAN NATURE, and the PERSONAL STATUS OF A HUMAN BEING, based on a given bioethical concept (e.g., utilitarian, personalist, or cultural perspectives).
K_U6: Can independently expand their knowledge of bioethics.
Reference to Learning Outcomes in the Educational Area: X1A_U01, X1A_U07, P1A_U02, P1A_U03, P1A_U05, P1A_U07, P1A_U10.
Learning outcomes - social competencies
K_K1: The student is aware of the social, cultural (including worldview and religious), and legal roles and significance of bioethical dilemmas, not only in their theoretical recognition but, above all, in their practical dimension.
K_K2: Is capable of making a reflective and well-considered stance FOR or AGAINST a given biomedical technique or technology.
K_K3: Understands the analyzed/selected bioethical issue and explains it based on a chosen ethical theory model.
K_K4: Can properly distinguish bioethical argumentation from irrelevant arguments, often shaped by mass media, using knowledge gained from bioethics classes.
K_K5: Knows and adheres to ethical-philosophical principles and norms applied to explaining various social dilemmas and is committed to health and environmental care.
K_K6: Understands the ethical and social aspects of the practical application of acquired knowledge and skills.
Reference to Learning Outcomes in the Educational Area: X1A_K04, X1A_K06, P1A_K04, X1A_K07, P1A_K01, P1A_K07.
Teaching methods
Lecture
Observation/demonstration teaching methods
- display
Expository teaching methods
- informative (conventional) lecture
- description
- narration
- problem-based lecture
Exploratory teaching methods
- classic problem-solving
Type of course
compulsory course
Prerequisites
Not applicable/None
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Assessment Methods: Final paper/essay graded on a scale of 5-2.
Assessment Criteria: The final grade is based on the evaluation of the final paper/essay.
Practical placement
Bibliography
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Bioetyka personalistyczna, red. Tadeusz Biesaga, Kraków 2006;
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Bołoz W., Bioetyka i prawa człowieka, Warszawa 2007;
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