Learning objectives
By the end of the class the student will be able to:
Identify and recognize the conceptual and methodological structure of the most current moral theories;
Know and analyze ethical problems, as well as their development in the history of ethics and in the contemporary debate;
Discuss in a logical and articulate fashion the philosophical texts assigned in class; argue orally in a clear manner her critical reflections; answer in a clear and articulate manner a written open question assignment.
Apply the acquired theoretical foundations to contemporary moral, social and educational issues; orient herself in interdisciplinary areas of inquiry.
Tackle in a rational and argumentative manner topics of moral and civic relevance; engage rationally different positions.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Bioethics constitutes a complex practical challenge to ethical theories and an interesting arena for their argumentative strategies. The unit “Moral Philosophy II” will focus on the main bioethical applications of the normative criteria examined in Moral Philosophy I. The readings will deepen, in particular, the concepts of nature, human nature, human dignity, and responsibility. Bioethics and Environmental Ethics are variously redefining these basic concepts of ethics that are tightly connected with the formulation of rights and responsibilities of the human person with respect to birth, death, the relationship with the environment and non-human animals.
Full programme
The extended program will be published on Elly at the beginning of the class.
The course materials will be uploaded on ELLY during the class and will be considered integral to the final exam.
Bibliography
A lezione di bioetica. Temi e strumenti, a cura di C.Viafora e A.Gaiani, FrancoAngeli, Milano 2015 (seconda edizione).
H.Jonas, Tecnica, medicina ed etica. Prassi del principio responsabilità, Einaudi, Torino 1997
Teaching methods
Frontal lectures
Reading and interpretation of texts; reflection on and contextualization of the problems raised in the text under scrutiny.
Written exercises on the arguments discussed in class.
Integrative seminar
Participation in bioethics seminars (Lectures and seminars organized by the Center of Bioethics at the University of Parma)
The course materials will be uploaded on ELLY during the class and will be considered integral to the final exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
The integrated exam of Moral Philosophy (12 cfu) includes a written and an oral component. Moral Philosophy I only includes the written component.
Oral exam: The oral exam will focus on the readings of the second unit, which will be provided at the beginning of the class.
Other information
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