Death and Dying (HZK_031)
About Study Course
Objective
To introduce students to philosophical approaches to death and dying, focusing on metaphysical, epistemological, existential, ethical and social questions concerning this topic.
Prerequisites
Not necessary.
Learning outcomes
1.Students know and understand the major philosophical topics and issues concerning death and dying (metaphysical, epistemological, existential, ethical and cultural), as well as the main concepts related to these issues (death, euthanasia, assisted suicide, posthumous harm, social death). They will also be able to evaluate the importance of philosophical topics concerning death and dying in the context of health care.
1.Student knows how to describe and compare different views of death and dying.
1.Student is able to understand, interpret and critically evaluate the philosophical aspects of death and dying.
