I am a 4th year PhD student in philosophy. I attended community college in the Bay Area studying English before transferring to UCI for my BA in Philosophy. My current research focuses on the intersection of social epistemology and social ontology. As an instructor, I try to empower students by providing the tools to help make their arguments and ideas clear, and encouraging them to examine the world more critically. I believe that everyone has the potential to be a good writer (and philosopher too!), and that the art of clearly articulating one's thoughts is a skill we practice throughout our lives– not just in class. When I'm not teaching or overthinking my research in philosophy, you can find me browsing Trader Joes for plants and new recipes to try, hanging out at a local coffee shop, or at a concert venue anywhere between LA and San Diego.
Courses Typically Taught:
- Writing 50
- Writing 60
Themes Typically Taught:
- WR 50: Fairy Tales
- WR 60: Medical Ethics and Marginalized Perspectives
Course Descriptions:
- Although there is a long history of examining the ethical dimensions of medical practices and policies, the study of medical ethics continues to be a relevant and contemporary discipline. The continuous development of scientific knowledge and technological innovations create numerous complex ethical dilemmas that neither medicine nor law alone can adequately address. The study of ethics and value theory provides different appeals and approaches for examining these complex dilemmas. In this course, we will use ethical theories to help us examine complex dilemmas related to: autonomy, euthanasia, reproductive rights, animal research, and social disparity and justice. To help us evaluate these dilemmas, we will consider various approaches from the perspective of ethical appeals to: rights, consequences, justice, and virtue.
Textbooks Needed:
- Biomedical Ethics, 6th Edition, ed. Thomas A. Mappes and David DeGrazia (2005). All texts for this course will be provided on Canvas.
Email: atada@uci.edu