Call for Expressions of Interest for the MSc in Bioethics The Department of Medicine of the School of Health Sciences of the Democritus University of Thrace will offer a Master’s Degree Program (MDP) for the academic year 2025-2026, leading to the award of a “Master’s Degree (MDP) in Medicine” and a “Doctorate (PhD) in Medicine.” […]
Term: “Life” & “Ethics” | 1970 The term Bioethics was proposed by Van Rensselaer Potter (1911–2001), an American biochemist and professor of oncology at the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research at the University of Wisconsin, who defined the term Bioethics and described a new philosophy that incorporated biology, ecology, medicine, and human values. However, if
These Fundamental Principles do not have a hierarchical structure. They are equal and none takes precedence over the others. Any bioethical issue that arises can be addressed in light of these principles: Principle of Autonomy. This refers to the right of individuals to make their own choices regarding health matters, based on their personal beliefs
Thrace was the birthplace of many important philosophers, the most famous of whom was Democritus. In addition to Democritus, Thrace was also home to other pre-Socratic philosophers who contributed to the development of Greek philosophy. Due to its location, the region of Thrace was influenced by various cultures, which also affected its philosophical thought. The
