2015-2016 Academic Catalog

Dec 11, 2024

2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHIL 104 - The AIDS Pandemic

The global AIDS pandemic presents a public health challenge of unprecedented dimensions – a challenge which will test not only our scientific and medical establishments, but our commitment to social justice, professional fidelity, interpersonal solidarity and, especially, to the care of the world’s poorest and most disadvantaged populations. This seminar will draw on the rich philosophical, biological, epidemiological, legal, medical, and sociological literatures in order to examine a number of the moral and public policy issues which have been raised by the AIDS pandemic. Particular attention is given to the issues raised by the pandemic in developing countries. Fulfills the Verbal Expression (VE) requirement. You must be placed at the Verbal Expression level to be admitted into this seminar.

Prerequisites: VE placement required

Program of Liberal Studies (PLS) Designation: VE

Anticipated Terms Offered: Offered every other year

Placement Guidelines
VE Eligible