BIOETHICS

Lectures with analysis and discussion of some of the topics reported in the syllabus; tutorials on a selection of topics. Guest lectures by experts in the field of bioethics.

The module comprises an institutional part and a monographic part. The institutional part focuses on the definition of the epistemological statute of bioethics and on the analysis of some of the main topics, such as: the concept of person, assisted suicide and euthanasia. The monographic part focuses on a reflection of bioethics as a critical conscience of t technological society and as a definition of the relationship between science and human responsibility.

A. Pessina, Bioetica. L’uomo sperimentale, Pearson, Milano, 2020, pp. 171.

A. Pessina, Eutanasia. Della morte e di altre cose, Siena, Cantagali, 2007, pp.116.

R. Guardini, Una morale per la vita, Brescia, Morcelliana, 2016, pp. 53-187.

R. Guardini, La fine dell’epoca moderna. Il Potere, Brescia, Morcelliana, 2007, pp. 217.

G. Anders, L'uomo è antiquato. Considerazioni sull'anima nell'epoca della seconda rivoluzione industriale, Torino, Bollati Boringheri, 2006, vol I, pp. 11-94.

H. Jonas, Tecnica, medicina ed etica. Prassi del principio responsabilità, Torino, Einaudi, 1997, pp. 81-249.