Universität Wien
Course Exam

180099 VO-L Biological theories of aging (2022S)

philosophical aspects of aging research

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
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Tuesday 13.09.2022 16:00 - 17:30 Digital

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

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Examination topics

Introduction to the history and philosophy of aging research; definitions of "age" and "aging"; is aging a disease?; biological theories, hypotheses and scientific methods; "hallmarks of aging"; science vs. pseudo-science; how to measure biological age?; biological clocks; "life span" vs. "health span"; causality and causes; aging and evolution; are life-prolonging measures and "human enhancement" possible and desirable?; aging and cancer; bioethical issues and societal implications; open philosophical problems and perspectives.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam on the topics covered during the course.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Participation in this course is intended to familiarize you with the central scientific-philosophical topics of biological aging research. In addition to the introductory questions and texts, participants should also be able to read and critically discuss specialist publications in this new area of philosophy of science.
Assessment scale for the written exam (100 points in total, 60 points are required for a positive assessment of the course.):
60 points are required for a positive assessment of the course.
1 (very good): 100-90 points
2 (good): 89-81 points
3 (satisfactory): 80-71 points
4 (sufficient): 70-60 points
5 (insufficient): 59-0 points

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