Philosophy of medicine is the study of philosophical problems raised by medical practice. The course focuses on a number of such questions that can be specified in the following two modules: Module 1 focuses on Beauchamp & Childress鈥� book Principles of Biomedical Ethics and its four principles: beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and justice. Module 2 focuses on different ways to approach the philosophy of medicine. For example, phenomenological bioethics and empirical philosophy/empirical ethics in medical ethics.
The Philosophy of Medicine
7.5 creditsThe Philosophy of Medicine, 7.5 credits
Spring 2025, Full-time, Linköping
Closed for late application
Starts:
Spring 2025
Start date:
24 February
End date:
30 March
Place of study:
Linköping
Pace of study:
Full-time
Level:
Second cycle
Teaching form:
On-Campus
Education Time:
Day-time
Education Language:
English
Course offering id:
LIU-44431
Number of Places:
5
Specific requirements
- 180 ECTS credits passed including 90 ECTS credits in a main field of study.
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6).
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Lars Lindblom
Monica Wise
Jennie Wallin
The Philosophy of Medicine, 7.5 credits
Spring 2026, Full-time, Linköping
Starts:
Spring 2026
Start date:
23 February
End date:
29 March
Place of study:
Linköping
Pace of study:
Full-time
Level:
Second cycle
Teaching form:
On-Campus
Education Time:
Day-time
Education Language:
English
Course offering id:
LIU-44431
Number of Places:
5
Specific requirements
- 180 ECTS credits passed including 90 ECTS credits in a main field of study.
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6).
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Lars Lindblom
Monica Wise
Jennie Wallin