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Assignment #1: Find and sum up another instance of human drug trials/experimentation (post WWII). Was informed consent obtained? Was the experiment "worth it"? Explain Assignment #2: Eastern medicine differs from Western medicine. The Western approach tends to change the environment and the Eastern way is to prefer to adapt to the environment. There are established practices that the West rejects and calls "fake" but yet have proven effectiveness and/or a strong following. Research how Eastern medicine differs from Western and ID TWO uniquely Eastern practices with proven medical value, even by Western standards. What is the implication of using alternative medicine rather than Western style surgical or drug therapies to treat illness? Assignment #3 "Snake Oil" refers to 'cure all' medicine that purports to fix multiple ailments, OR medicine with no proven medical values that is sold and taken for a specific ailment. Often the ingredients in such "potions" are inert/benign but can sometimes actually be harmful. At the least, they fail to treat the condition for which they were purchased. People then delay proper treatment or suffer harm thereby. Research and find such a case of "snake oil" sales and define the purpose of the "medicine", why people believed it would work, and why it really didn't. What harm resulted from the "medicine's" use? Always ask:
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PurposeIn the Fall, we focus on the foundations of Philosophy and Logic, culminating with a project where you express your own Personal Ethical Code. In the Spring, we study ethical systems of thought and analyze their logic, ending with the development of your own nation, founded and run according to your ethical code. Remind NoticesSign up to get notices https://www.remind.com/join/7cf69 Google ClassroomFor electronic/paperless hand in of HW. Students can join the class with this code: brtzp0p
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