SPPH 581T: Science, Values, and Public Policy

Instructor: Daniel Steel
Section: 001

Term: 1
Meets: Mondays 9:00am-12:00pm

This course examines current philosophical debates on issues generated from the intersection of science, human values, and public welfare.

Topics include the relationship between science and marginalized groups, biomedical science and neglected diseases, sponsorship bias, the value-free ideal and alternatives to it, and the precautionary principle.

Register here:
https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/main?pname=subjarea&tname=subjareas&req=5&dept=SPPH&course=581T&section=001