• University of Glasgow

Assisted Dying: Rhetorics and Reality: 2022

This course addresses the global debate about the ethics, pragmatics, and social ramifications of lawful assisted dying.

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  • Duration

    12 weeks

  • Weekly study

    10 hours
Overview
Requirements

This course addresses the global debate about the ethics, pragmatics, and social ramifications of lawful assisted dying. The intention is to provide essential background about the history of the ‘euthanasia debate’ and how it has changed over time. Students will be sensitised to global variations in the form the debate takes, the type of medicalised ‘assistance’ advocated for and, in some jurisdictions, offered as well as the real and potential implications for health and social care providers. Theoretical ideas will also be introduced which will enable students to understand the increasing prominence of assisted dying in end of life debates.

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

Who is the course for?

This is the course for learners undertaking the ‘Assisted Dying: Rhetorics and Reality’ programme, as part of the University of Glasgow End of Life Studies Degree.

Who developed the course?

The University of Glasgow

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities.

  • Established

    1451

  • Location

    Glasgow, Scotland, UK

  • World ranking

    Top 70Source: QS World University Rankings 2020

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  • Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
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