The course of Bioethics aims to encourage reflection on the moral dimension of the progress of biomedical sciences and in general of the sciences applied to life.
With the study of Bioethics the student will be able to achieve the following educational objectives.
1. In terms of knowledge and understanding:
Critical knowledge of the main concepts of bioethics, both in historical development and in the theoretical dimension and in the connections with other disciplines and fields of research (psychology, human sciences, educational sciences). For this reason, the course aims to: 1. To retrace the main moments and figures for the development of bioethical reflection; 2. To analyze the main bioethical issues related to birth, death, health, environmental protection.
2. In terms of ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
- ability to use bibliographic tools and reference works for the understanding of bioethics texts.
- ability to apply methodologies of reading texts.
3. In terms of autonomy of judgment:
ability to formulate a reasoned judgment on questions of bioethics; to establish relations between bioethics and the sciences of education; to identify ethical principles that characterize autonomy and responsibility in professional and social life.
4. In terms of communication skills:
practice philosophical discussion as an exercise in respectful dialogue and critical argument.
With the study of Bioethics the student will be able to achieve the following educational objectives.
1. In terms of knowledge and understanding:
Critical knowledge of the main concepts of bioethics, both in historical development and in the theoretical dimension and in the connections with other disciplines and fields of research (psychology, human sciences, educational sciences). For this reason, the course aims to: 1. To retrace the main moments and figures for the development of bioethical reflection; 2. To analyze the main bioethical issues related to birth, death, health, environmental protection.
2. In terms of ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
- ability to use bibliographic tools and reference works for the understanding of bioethics texts.
- ability to apply methodologies of reading texts.
3. In terms of autonomy of judgment:
ability to formulate a reasoned judgment on questions of bioethics; to establish relations between bioethics and the sciences of education; to identify ethical principles that characterize autonomy and responsibility in professional and social life.
4. In terms of communication skills:
practice philosophical discussion as an exercise in respectful dialogue and critical argument.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
1. 1 Biomedical techniques, ethics and responsibility
1. 2 The anthropological question as the foundation of bioethics
2. Bioethics of the body and health
2.1 Personal character of the corporeity
2.2 Culture of appearance and body models
2. 3 The objectification of the body as a risk of the technique applied to medicine
3. To be born and die in the age of technology
3.1 The new faces of dying: euthanasia and biological testament
3.2 New forms of motherhood: implications and problems
4. Health and globalization
4.1 Ecosystems and common resources
4.2 Pandemics and collective responsibility
M. T. RUSSO, Corpo, salute, cura. Linee di antropologia biomedica, Rubbettino, Soveria Mannelli 2004
L. ALICI (a cura di), Il dolore e la speranza. Cura della responsabilità e responsabilità della cura, Aracne 2011
Glossary with key definitions to know (on formonline)
Articles online: Pareri del CNB e articoli vari (link on formonline)
Programme
Why bioethics1. 1 Biomedical techniques, ethics and responsibility
1. 2 The anthropological question as the foundation of bioethics
2. Bioethics of the body and health
2.1 Personal character of the corporeity
2.2 Culture of appearance and body models
2. 3 The objectification of the body as a risk of the technique applied to medicine
3. To be born and die in the age of technology
3.1 The new faces of dying: euthanasia and biological testament
3.2 New forms of motherhood: implications and problems
4. Health and globalization
4.1 Ecosystems and common resources
4.2 Pandemics and collective responsibility
Core Documentation
M. T. RUSSO, Etica del corpo tra medicina ed estetica, Rubbettino, Soveria Mannelli 2008M. T. RUSSO, Corpo, salute, cura. Linee di antropologia biomedica, Rubbettino, Soveria Mannelli 2004
L. ALICI (a cura di), Il dolore e la speranza. Cura della responsabilità e responsabilità della cura, Aracne 2011
Glossary with key definitions to know (on formonline)
Articles online: Pareri del CNB e articoli vari (link on formonline)
Type of delivery of the course
-Frontal lessons -Individual and group exercises -Case analysis -Videos, documentaries and movies In the event of an extension of the health emergency from COVID-19, all the provisions that regulate the procedures for carrying out teaching activities online will be implemented.Type of evaluation
The examination consists of two written tests: a mid-course qualifying test and a final written test consisting of 10 questions (open-ended and closed-ended questions and definitions). The examination grade will be awarded in thirtieths, based on the marks obtained in the two tests. Students' group work will also be included in the assessment, with 10% of the marks counting towards the final grade. In the event of an extension of the COVID-19 health emergency, all the provisions governing the methods for carrying out teaching activities and assessing students will be implemented. In particular, distance assessment methods will be applied via the platforms provided. teacher profile teaching materials
1. 1 Biomedical techniques, ethics and responsibility
1. 2 The anthropological question as the foundation of bioethics
2. Bioethics of the body and health
2.1 Personal character of the corporeity
2.2 Culture of appearance and body models
2. 3 The objectification of the body as a risk of the technique applied to medicine
3. To be born and die in the age of technology
3.1 The new faces of dying: euthanasia and biological testament
3.2 New forms of motherhood: implications and problems
4. Health and globalization
4.1 Ecosystems and common resources
4.2 Pandemics and collective responsibility
M. T. RUSSO, Corpo, salute, cura. Linee di antropologia biomedica, Rubbettino, Soveria Mannelli 2004
L. ALICI (a cura di), Il dolore e la speranza. Cura della responsabilità e responsabilità della cura, Aracne 2011
Glossary with key definitions to know (on formonline)
Articles online: Pareri del CNB e articoli vari (link on formonline)
Programme
Why bioethics1. 1 Biomedical techniques, ethics and responsibility
1. 2 The anthropological question as the foundation of bioethics
2. Bioethics of the body and health
2.1 Personal character of the corporeity
2.2 Culture of appearance and body models
2. 3 The objectification of the body as a risk of the technique applied to medicine
3. To be born and die in the age of technology
3.1 The new faces of dying: euthanasia and biological testament
3.2 New forms of motherhood: implications and problems
4. Health and globalization
4.1 Ecosystems and common resources
4.2 Pandemics and collective responsibility
Core Documentation
M. T. RUSSO, Etica del corpo tra medicina ed estetica, Rubbettino, Soveria Mannelli 2008M. T. RUSSO, Corpo, salute, cura. Linee di antropologia biomedica, Rubbettino, Soveria Mannelli 2004
L. ALICI (a cura di), Il dolore e la speranza. Cura della responsabilità e responsabilità della cura, Aracne 2011
Glossary with key definitions to know (on formonline)
Articles online: Pareri del CNB e articoli vari (link on formonline)
Type of delivery of the course
-Frontal lessons -Individual and group exercises -Case analysis -Videos, documentaries and movies In the event of an extension of the health emergency from COVID-19, all the provisions that regulate the procedures for carrying out teaching activities online will be implemented.Type of evaluation
The examination consists of two written tests: a mid-course qualifying test and a final written test consisting of 10 questions (open-ended and closed-ended questions and definitions). The examination grade will be awarded in thirtieths, based on the marks obtained in the two tests. Students' group work will also be included in the assessment, with 10% of the marks counting towards the final grade. In the event of an extension of the COVID-19 health emergency, all the provisions governing the methods for carrying out teaching activities and assessing students will be implemented. In particular, distance assessment methods will be applied via the platforms provided.