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Basic Problems of Bioethics
Grundprobleme der Bioethik
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:35:40
Abstract
Bioethics deals with the evaluation and regulation of technology based interventions into life. Should inquiry into drugs be allowed that partially delete memories and eliminate trauma? Is there really something that speaks better against brain doping than against coffee? Should human stem cells be allowed to be patented? We will approach such bioethical questions with philosophical means.
Objective
The course’s objective is to acquire an understanding of the most important questions in bioethics. 1. Principles which in fact often guide bioethical decisions should be articulated. 2. Reasonable principles should be identified which ought to guide such decisions. 3. The ability for reasonable bioethical judgments in complex, real life cases should be developed.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DS , MSC
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 80
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Grundprobleme der Bioethik |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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GESS Science in Perspective (Only the topics listed in this paragraph can be chosen as GESS Science in Perspective. Further below you will find the "type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. 6 ECTS need to be acquired during the BA and 2 ECTS during the MA Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Type B: Reflection About Subject-Specific Methods and Contents (Subject-specific courses: Recommended for doctoral, master and bachelor students (after first-year examination only). Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again. These course units are also listed under "Type A", which basically means all students can enroll)
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