At the end of this course, students will be able to:
The aim is to introduce students to philosophical reflection prompted by questions arising from the field of biomedicine.
This teaching unit provides an opportunity to introduce students to basic elements of the philosophy of science, epistemology, and moral and political philosophy, enabling them to reflect on the theoretical and practical frameworks of contemporary medicine.
We will first explore the scientific approach, its strengths and weaknesses, and its evolution throughout history.
We will then address a series of questions relating to knowledge (epistemology) and action (ethics) in the field of biomedicine.
Along the way, the contours of philosophy will emerge, as well as its relevance for addressing major issues of our time concerning humans and their relationship to the environment.
Our reflection will also focus on the relationships between doctors and patients.
Group common course:
Introduction: Medicine between art and science
What is scientific knowledge? Concepts in epistemology
The relationship between medicine and philosophy—historically and today
Biomedicine and the major questions of the 21st century
Ethics at the heart of medical practice
Based on reading texts, the philosophy seminar will introduce the reflective and critical approach to themes relating to contemporary medicine.
Group sessions (all students together) will be devoted to more theoretical presentations and discussions based on illustrations and case studies. Interaction will take place primarily via the Wooclap interface.
In addition, small group seminar sessions will be supervised by an assistant: they will provide an opportunity to explore certain themes in greater depth, exercise critical thinking, and lead discussions and debates.
A single written exam, offered in both June and August, will cover both the material taught in group sessions and the exercises completed in seminars.
This written exam will include multiple-choice and open-ended questions.
The overall exam grade will be broken down as follows: 4/5 for questions on the material covered in group sessions and 1/5 for questions on the material covered in seminars.
Formative assessments (practice) are available on Webcampus in the form of quizzes covering the material taught in group sessions.
All essential supports are accessible on the Webcampus platform.
| Training | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Medicine | 2 | 2 | Yes |