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Heidi M. Giebel
Ph.D., Philosophy, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana
M.A., Philosophy, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana
B.A., St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wisconsin
2115 Summit Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Expertise
Ethical Theory
Practical Ethics
Medieval Philosophy
Summer 2024 Courses
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PHIL 110 - 02 | The Person and the Good | |||||||
Description of course Genetics B/ Lab: |
Course Registration Number:30460 (View in ClassFinder) Credit Hours:4 Credit Hours Instructor:Heidi M. Giebel Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking. Schedule Details
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Fall 2024 Courses
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PHIL 110 - 24 | The Person and the Good | |||||||
Description of course Genetics B/ Lab: |
Course Registration Number:41523 (View in ClassFinder) Credit Hours:4 Credit Hours Instructor:Heidi M. Giebel Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking. Schedule Details
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PHIL 254 - 01 | Biomedical Ethics | |||||||
Description of course Genetics B/ Lab: |
Course Registration Number:41880 (View in ClassFinder) Credit Hours:4 Credit Hours Instructor:Heidi M. Giebel Explore and analyze ethical issues related to clinical and social aspects of medicine—both from the perspective of Catholic intellectual tradition and from other philosophical perspectives. For example, what is the primary role of a medical practitioner: to give the “customer” what s/he wants, or to promote a more objective standard of health? Under what conditions should a physician or nurse be allowed to opt out of doing work that violates his or her conscience? Is euthanasia ethically acceptable, and should it be legally permitted? And (how) should we provide medical care to those who cannot afford to pay for it? Prerequisite: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115. Schedule Details
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PHIL 254 - 02 | Biomedical Ethics | |||||||
Description of course Genetics B/ Lab: |
Course Registration Number:42435 (View in ClassFinder) Credit Hours:4 Credit Hours Instructor:Heidi M. Giebel Explore and analyze ethical issues related to clinical and social aspects of medicine—both from the perspective of Catholic intellectual tradition and from other philosophical perspectives. For example, what is the primary role of a medical practitioner: to give the “customer” what s/he wants, or to promote a more objective standard of health? Under what conditions should a physician or nurse be allowed to opt out of doing work that violates his or her conscience? Is euthanasia ethically acceptable, and should it be legally permitted? And (how) should we provide medical care to those who cannot afford to pay for it? Prerequisite: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115. Schedule Details
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PHIL 301 - 09 | Sig.Work: Biomedical Ethics | |||||||
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Course Registration Number:42482 (View in ClassFinder) Credit Hours:4 Credit Hours Instructor:Heidi M. Giebel Explore and analyze ethical issues related to clinical and social aspects of medicine—both from the perspective of Catholic intellectual tradition and from other philosophical perspectives. For example, what is the primary role of a medical practitioner: to give the “customer” what s/he wants, or to promote a more objective standard of health? Under what conditions should a physician or nurse be allowed to opt out of doing work that violates his or her conscience? Is euthanasia ethically acceptable, and should it be legally permitted? And (how) should we provide medical care to those who cannot afford to pay for it? Prerequisites: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115; and at least 80 credits completed. Schedule Details
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PHIL 301 - 10 | Sig.Work: Biomedical Ethics | |||||||
Description of course Genetics B/ Lab: |
Course Registration Number:42481 (View in ClassFinder) Credit Hours:4 Credit Hours Instructor:Heidi M. Giebel Explore and analyze ethical issues related to clinical and social aspects of medicine—both from the perspective of Catholic intellectual tradition and from other philosophical perspectives. For example, what is the primary role of a medical practitioner: to give the “customer” what s/he wants, or to promote a more objective standard of health? Under what conditions should a physician or nurse be allowed to opt out of doing work that violates his or her conscience? Is euthanasia ethically acceptable, and should it be legally permitted? And (how) should we provide medical care to those who cannot afford to pay for it? Prerequisites: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115; and at least 80 credits completed. Schedule Details
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J-term 2025 Courses
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