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Values and virtues: how should they be taught?

L M Kopelman1

  • 1Department of Medical Humanities, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina 27858-4354, USA. Kopelman@brody.med.ecu.edu

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|January 5, 2000
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Medical ethics education faces a debate: should it instill virtues like compassion, or focus solely on problem-solving skills? This analysis explores the compatibility of these educational goals, suggesting a balanced approach is possible.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Bioethics
  • Philosophy of Education

Background:

  • Professional schools offer medical ethics and humanities courses.
  • A debate exists on whether these courses should cultivate virtues versus solely imparting problem-solving skills.
  • Some advocate for instilling values like compassion and empathy, while others prioritize critical thinking and moral reasoning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the compatibility of differing pedagogical goals in medical ethics and humanities education.
  • To explore whether teaching should aim to make students more virtuous and humane, or focus on enhancing problem-solving abilities.
  • To argue that educational philosophy cannot be value-free and must acknowledge moral choices.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical analysis of educational goals.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional Ethics

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  • Examination of the tension between character development and skills acquisition in professional education.
  • Argument for a nuanced educational philosophy.

    • Main Results:

    • The views on whether to instill virtues or focus on skills are not entirely incompatible.
    • A philosophy of education cannot be value-free and must integrate moral considerations.
    • Diverse approaches to values in teaching can be a pedagogical strength.

    Conclusions:

    • Medical ethics education can and should integrate values and virtue development alongside critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
    • A balanced educational philosophy acknowledges the importance of both professional competence and humane qualities.
    • Embracing diverse pedagogical strategies for values education strengthens the overall learning experience.