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HUMBIO 174

Foundations of Bioethics

UNITS:3
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:WAY-ER

Classic articles, legal cases, and foundational concepts. Theoretical approaches derived from philosophy. The ethics of medicine and research on human subjects, assisted reproductive technologies, genetics, cloning, and stem cell research. Ethical issues at the end of life.

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1 Term
Lecture 1Open
ID: 7401
0 / 165 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday, Thursday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
LOCATION:TBD
INSTRUCTOR:
Magnus, David
3units

HUMBIO 174: Foundations of Bioethics

3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WAY-ER

Classic articles, legal cases, and foundational concepts. Theoretical approaches derived from philosophy. The ethics of medicine and research on human subjects, assisted reproductive technologies, genetics, cloning, and stem cell research. Ethical issues at the end of life.

Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Winter 2027 sections

  • Lecture — Tuesday Thursday 1:30 PM – 2:50 PM — Magnus, David (Undergrad)

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