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Johns Hopkins University | AS.150.479

The Ethics of Making Babies

3.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(4.39)

In this class, we will investigate many aspects of the ethics of making babies, asking not only which children we should create and how we should create them, but whether we should make any more people at all. Investigating these questions will take us through large chunks of moral theory, bioethics, and public health ethics. For more information, or to request permission of the instructor (for those who do not meet the prerequisite requirements), email Travis Rieder at trieder@jhu.edu. Recommended Course Background: One course in ethics or bioethics, or permission of the instructor.

Spring 2015

(4.57)

Spring 2023

(4.22)

Spring 2015

Professor: Travis Rieder

(4.57)

The best aspects of this course included the interesting readings and thought provoking discussions. Some students found the readings to be long and dense. The student presentations seemed to be off topic and ineffective due to a lack of guidelines. Suggestions for improvement included having more short response homework, providing students with grading rubrics, and incorporating more class structure concerning student presentations. Prospective students should be open minded and prepared for a discussion based course. Previous experience with philosophy is helpful, but not required.

Spring 2023

Professor: Travis Rieder

(4.22)