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Introduction to Bioethics

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Introducing bioethics. Debate of topics such as surrogacy, interdisciplinary approaches to health. Points made by Marcus Duwell and Van Rensselaer Potter. Historical origins of bioethics. Moral foundations of bioethics. Utilitarian approach to bioethics.

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Uploaded on December 7, 2023
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Professor(s) Gervais yamb
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Education Health Sciences
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