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Should medical students read Plato?

R Downie1, J Macnaughton

  • 1Department of Philosophy, University of Glasgow, Scotland.

The Medical Journal of Australia
|March 5, 1999
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Medical schools should integrate non-medical subjects into their curriculum. A Glasgow University module combined medical and arts students to study Plato

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Philosophy of Medicine

Background:

  • The General Medical Council in the UK recommends a diverse medical curriculum.
  • This includes core medical courses and special study modules from various disciplines.
  • Interdisciplinary learning is encouraged to broaden medical student perspectives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the integration of moral and political philosophy into medical education.
  • To assess the value of studying Plato's Republic for medical and arts students.
  • To evaluate an interdisciplinary special study module at Glasgow University.

Main Methods:

  • A special study module was designed at Glasgow University.
  • The module brought together medical students and arts students.
  • Participants engaged in the study of moral and political philosophy using Plato's Republic.

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Main Results:

  • The study facilitated interdisciplinary dialogue between medical and arts students.
  • Students explored complex ethical and political concepts through philosophical texts.
  • The module provided a unique learning experience beyond traditional medical training.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating humanities, such as philosophy, enriches medical education.
  • Interdisciplinary modules can enhance critical thinking and ethical reasoning in future doctors.
  • Plato's Republic serves as a valuable text for exploring foundational concepts relevant to medicine and society.