PHIL 2125/RELS 2125

DEATH AND DYING: DYING AND VALUES

 

Dr. James Gerrie

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

Death as a process of life. Cardiac, whole brain, and higher brain definitions of death. Interdisciplinary perspectives. Moral standing and ethical principles. Death condemnation and embalming. DNR and DNH orders, transplants, and living wills.