Philosophy of Medicine
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Number
2146
Career
Undergraduate
Units
3 units
Grading
Graded Alpha
Description
Prerequisite: Students must have taken at least two philosophy courses.

This course investigates philosophical questions concerning the practice of medicine, such as the epistemology of medicine, the nature of health and disease, what is a profession, and the nature of suffering.

Outcomes: The student will develop a critical understanding of the practice of medicine from a philosophical point of view.
Enrollment Requirements
Pre-requisites: UCWR 110, C- or higher Prerequisite: Students must have taken at least two philosophy courses.
Requirement Designation
Writing Intensive
Class Attributes
Bioethics
Class Notes
This is a writing intensive class. A grade of C- or better in UCWR 110 is required to enroll.
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Class Details
Instructor(s)
Elizabeth Hoppe
Meets
TuTh 2:30PM - 3:45PM
Dates
01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026
Room
TBA
Instruction Mode
In person
Campus
Lake Shore Campus
Location
Lake Shore Campus
Components
Lecture Required
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
0
Seats Open
18
Class Capacity
18
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
0