Philosophy, an ancient practice with modern appeal? The role of “big” questions in medical decision-making - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

Dr. Blumenthal-Barby says philosophy and philosophers still have a very important and meaningful role to play in contemporary bioethics.

Philosophy, an ancient practice with modern appeal? The role of “big” questions in medical decision-making - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network
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Philosophy is not an antiquated subject of academic research. Far from it. Just ask Dr. Jennifer Blumenthal-Barby, Cullen Professor of Medical Ethics and associate director of the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Blumenthal-Barby says philosophy and philosophers still have a very important and meaningful role to play in contemporary bioethics.