CHB5102

Questions of life and death

David McCarthy (on campus); David McCarthy (distance education)

12 points
* 2 hours per week (on-campus students)
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Distance education students can take this subject in either semester
* Prerequisite: CHB5101 or equivalent

Objectives As for CHB4102, with the additional objective of making and able to defend on the basis of sustained argument, informed judgements about the ethics of certain biomedical technologies, clinical practices, and decisions regarding the beginning and end of life

Synopsis As for CHB4102

Assessment Essay (5000 words): 50%
* Take-home exam (4000 words): 50%
* Distance education students are also required to keep a journal, recording their work for each topic.

Recommended texts

Glover J Causing death and saving lives Penguin, 1977
Kamm, F M Creation and Abortion, New York, OUP, 1992
Singer P Practical ethics 2nd edn, CUP, 1993
Singer P Rethinking life and death Text, 1994
A book of readings will also be provided by the centre.