Please comment on at least several if not all of these questions -- use separate posts if you like.
What have you learned in this course that surprised you?
Would you take another course in philosophy if money/time weren't major barriers?
Do you have an understanding of the philosophical dimensions of the study of biomedical ethics?
Have you developed an appreciation for the relevance of metaphysical, epistemological, and ethical questions in our daily lives?
Have you improved in your skills of analysis and critique, as well as in written and oral communication due to this course?
1. What I have learned in this class that surprised me was understanding why I have taken the stance certain issues. It is one thing to feel one way or another but to articulate why you feel that way and be able to substantiate you belief is something I was not familiar with. I have always been a huge fan of devils advocacy and allowing other view points to be acknowledged, now I have the philosophical foundation to further explain why I feel the way I do.
ReplyDelete2. I am not sure if I would take another philosophy class if time and money were not an issue. My circumstances are different than most and while I thrive and thoroughly enjoy discussion based classes, I think for me, I am only interested in finishing this degree, working and then possibly going back to grad school. I find the subject matter interesting but also hard to understand at times.
3. To a certain extent I feel that I have an understanding of the philosophical dimensions of the study of biomedical ethics but only the bare minimum. While, again I find the subject matter difficult to understand at times, I think some of the arguments brought up in class are very interesting.
4. I have such a further grasp on the relevance of metaphysical , epistemological and ethical questions we all face in our daily lives. I now in some cases have the foundational support I need to rationalize why I feel a certain way about various issues.
5. My skills have improved with regard to critique, but still lack I the areas of written and oral communication. I often find myself thinking I say , "you know what I mean" instead of being able to deeply explain what I am feeling and what I truly mean.
I have always told people that I would love to take more philosophy classes if possible. Although I do not blog on time haha this and death and dying have always been two of my favorite classes here at TMC. It has forced me to look at different views which I already do as it is, however, it forces me to do it more often than usual. These concepts which we discuss often lead to a major hypothetical question but these questions are still rooted in fact. Biomedical ethics has taught me through these hypothetical questions that we must be aware of the events that occur around us and we should be ready to speak up as patient advocates if something is not ethical. I am more aware because this class forces you to evaluate issues not based on personal dogmas but rather on thinking that is more holistic and rounded.
ReplyDeleteIn addition to Biomedical Ethics, I have taken Philosophy of Human Nature: Death and Dying at Thomas More. Given the opportunity, I would have loved to take more philosophy courses. These courses have helped me to reflect on many different issues surrounding healthcare. As a future healthcare professional, this background in biomedical ethics will be very beneficial. Not only will it allow me to recognize ethically questionable situations and speak out on behalf of patients, but it has also helped me learn how to communicate, whether on paper or in conversation, about these types of issues, such as end of life care, genetic testing/research, etc. This course in particular was more than just a lecture on biomedical ethics, it was discussion based, it forced us to think about these things and communicate our ideas with others. There is no doubt in my mind that what I learned from this class will continue to benefit me as I begin my professional career.
ReplyDeleteWhat have you learned in this course that surprised you?
ReplyDelete1.) Coming into this course, I had some idea about how I felt about most of these topics we discussed. However, I learned some new perspectives and some of them made me question my own views and also strengthened others.
Would you take another course in philosophy if money/time weren't major barriers?
2.) Yes, I would take another course in philosophy, probably Death and Dying. I enjoyed listening to everyone debate which also made me think critically. I also think these topics are important to discuss, especially for people going into health care.
Have you improved in your skills of analysis and critique, as well as in written and oral communication due to this course?
3.) Yes, I think I am now better at analyzing ethical situations. However, I still do not feel that I am able to think critically enough to explain how I feel about them although I understand other people's perspectives.
1. I honestly think that learning where I stand on these issues and relating them to the different types of ethical theories. I’ve always had an opinion on the issues but it was always based on the opinions of the people I’ve been surrounded by. This course helped me find my own opinion and why I believe in what I do.
ReplyDelete2. I would absolutely take another course in philosophy if money/time weren’t major barriers. Although, I guess they aren’t major barriers because in the fall I am taking death and dying. I loved this course and I’ve only heard great things about death and dying and I’m very excited for it.
3. I believe I have a good understanding of the philosophical dimensions of the study of biomedical ethics. There were definitely some issues I believed were wrong but also there were circumstances in which made it difficult for me to have a solid opinion on it.
5. I believe that my skills of analysis and critique have definitely improved quite a bit. I’ve always been told I am an over-analyzer but my critique hasn’t been the best. My writing has also improved in writing papers for this class. Also, I’m not a talker and I did a lot more talking in the class than I thought I would, honestly I didn’t think I would have talked at all because I’m more of a person to listen.
In taking this class I have a better understanding of my beliefs and why I hold them to be true to me. I am able to defend my opinion better now too. I am more confident in justifying my answers when questioned in class. I am also able to see the opposite side the argument too, things are no longer black and white but rather gray. I would take another philosophy course if I had more money and more time. Philosophy is a different way of thinking in my opinion. In nursing classes, everything revolves around evidence based practice and all our papers are in third person. While in philosophy I am able to have an opinion and not be wrong.
ReplyDelete1. This has been one of my favorite classes this semester, because i have learned so much about the medical field, and different situations that happen, that I didn't even know occurred. I enjoyed watching the Dateline video about dying in the ER, in class, I felt like I got a lot out of that. This class has showed me how important it is to guard your opinion, and to stick with what you believe in.
ReplyDelete2. I plan on taking Dr. Cate's Death and Dying course in the future. One of my best friends is in the course now, and i love talking to her about the course because it sounds so interesting.
5. After taking this course, I believe that i have a better understanding bout philosophy. I find that the way philosophers think is very logical and interesting.
1) What have you learned in this course that surprised you?
ReplyDeleteIn this course, I was shocked by the wide-ranging ethical issues that have arisen in the healthcare systems around the world. I have known about some surface issues from my nursing classes and from things I’ve heard in the news, but I have never had in-depth conversations or done research on these issues. I think it is important to understand current issues when going into the healthcare field, and to understand the issues that have been dealt with in the past.
2) Would you take another course in philosophy if money/time weren't major barriers?
I would certainly take another philosophy course if my schedule allowed. This is in full honesty, and not in interest of getting brownie points: if my schedule was not so tight, I would pursue a philosophy minor because I have enjoyed this course and Death & Dying so much. I have been challenged to open my mind to those around me through our conversations, and I would love to continue that.
3) Do you have an understanding of the philosophical dimensions of the study of biomedical ethics?
I think that I have built up a respectable understanding of the philosophical dimensions of the study of biomedical ethics. While this is certainly a subject to make a lifelong career out of, I think I have grasped the concept of what it is that biomedical ethics committees are looking for/dealing with when they approach an issue.
4) Have you developed an appreciation for the relevance of metaphysical, epistemological, and ethical questions in our daily lives?
I have definitely developed an appreciation for these types of questions regarding our daily lives. These questions that we discuss are important in understanding how we think, and why we think the way we do. It is important to stop and consider why you feel a certain way about a subject, and sometimes why so strongly. What brings out your emotions or grinds your gears? Was it your upbringing or life experiences? I think through research and conversation, we are able to come to grips with these questions.
5) Have you improved in your skills of analysis and critique, as well as in written and oral communication due to this course?
I do think that I have improved my skills of analysis, and my skills oral and written communication. This course has required that I be able to articulate my opinions through speech and on paper. I have learned a lot through the critiques of others on my comments as well as critiquing the comments of my peers. I will certainly be able to use these improvements of my skills in many aspects of life.
I have learned several new things in this class but the one in particular is how difficult it actually is/going to be as a health care provider to care for dying patients. At the end of the day, all of our lives are going to have to come to and end, though I am more of an optimist. I would rather treat patients that I know are going to live. I guess you could say I would rather work to prolong life than to prolong death. That is also a fine line that I never took into consideration before this class.
ReplyDeleteAlso, how many ethical issues have been raised in the past couple years, not only in the United States but around the world. I believe our ever changing societies could be moving in the right direction to help work out the kinks. The healthcare advancements are beyond amazing, I can't wait to see where other advancements are headed.
I would definitely take another course in philosophy. I believe everyone attending college should consider taking a philosophy class, maybe not one geared towards the medical field but at least a class that is able to open their eyes to a world full of possibilities. I believe, me included, so many people are narrow minded when it comes to certain topics anymore. This class has really opened my mind to a lot of different things and opinions.
I believe my ability to analyze different topic and to write about them or give oral reports has also increased over the semester. As I stated before, this class has opened my mind and not only to medical ethics but everyday ethics. It has made me look at things in all directions, not just out of my line of sight. I believe this helps me come up with different angles to analyze topics from and to be able to relate to different types of lifestyles.
1) from this course, I have learned that there is more than just one way to look at ethical issues and some of the perspectives made me question my original beliefs on certain issues.
ReplyDelete2) I definitely would take another course in philosophy, especially one pertaining the medical field. I think the class benefits students going into the medical field because it's so important to be understanding of different views and I think philosophy classes help people to not be so headstrong on their ideas.
5) I do believe my skills of analysis and critique have improved in oral and written communication because I think class discussions on ethical issues has helped me to realize different views and why those views are justifiable or not. It opened my eyes to look at all aspects of medical issues in regards to ethics.
I have enjoyed this class so much. It has opened my eyes to things about the medical field that I was not aware. I think that it also got me to think about situations from a different perspective. I loved hearing everyone's opinions about things and some of the discussions that we got into. I learned that there are issues that we may never come to a agreement on. There are issues that need to be taken care of as well. As many of us are going into the health field, we need to figure out ways that we can change things about the medical field that we don't think are right. This is actually my 3rd philosophy class that I have taken. I love learning the different things about philosophy. I would take another class if I could find one that would correlate with my major. I never realized how much learning about Philosophy can teach you so many things about other things in the world and my major. I have learned how to state my opinion in ways that maybe aren't as offensive to other people. As stated before, there are different opinions that every is going to have. This doesn't have that anyone's is necessarily right. We have to learn to listen to one another and come to an agreement that can help the most people. I was surprised at the different opinions that people had as well. I knew that people had different opinions but sometimes its hard to think that people don't think the way that I do about certain things.
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