Nov. 5, 2019

Bioethics Lecture Series

Presented by the Canadian Bioethics Society in partnership with the University of Calgary and the Philosophia Undergraduate Student Club

The Canadian Bioethics Society presents the Bioethics Lectures Series in partnership with the University of Calgary and the Philosophia Undergraduate Student Club. All attendees are welcome; there is no need to register beforehand. The lectures—located in the Department of Philosophy (Social Sciences Rm 1253)—are approximately one hour, including a question period. Cookies will be provided.

  • Tuesday, December 3, 2019 (2:00 PM) Dr. Walter Glannon, Professor of Philosophy "The Value and Disvalue of Consciousness"
  • Thursday, February 6, 2020 (3:30 PM) Dr. Juliet R. Guichon, Associate Professor, Community Health Sciences “When Knowing the Good is Pretty Easy, Then What? Applied Bioethics”
  • Thursday, April 2, 2020 (4:00 PM) Dr. Robert Miller, Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept of Cardiac Sciences “Bioethics in End of Life Care" CANCELLED DUE TO COVID19 PANDEMIC

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