PHIL 1001

Philosophy of Death and Dying

Introduces students to the field of philosophy via the theme of death and dying. Examines the meaning(s) of death and dying and how ones attitude toward death could be connected to living a good life. Includes both historical (e.g., Plato, Tolstoy, Camus, and Beauvoir) and contemporary perspectives in bioethics on death and dying. Topics in bioethics may include: euthanasia, physician assisted suicide, brain death, and end-of-life care such as hospice and palliative care.

Units: 3.0