Ralph Baergen
Professor of Philosophy (retired 2025)
Office: LA 249
Education
PhD, Philosophy (1990), Syracuse University
MPH (2008), Idaho State University
MA, Philosophy (1989), Syracuse University
BA, Religion (1983), University of Manitoba
Although my philosophical roots are in epistemology, over the last decade or so my interests have moved into medical ethics. Much of my work involves collaborating with people in other disciplines. For instance:
(2021) C. Owens, R. Baergen, “Pharmacy Practice in High-Volume Settings: Barriers and Ethical Responsibilities,” Pharmacy 9 (2), 74. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy9020074.
(2013) C. Owens, R. Baergen, D. Puckett, "Online Sources of Herbal Product Information" American Journal of Medicine.
(2013) S. Lawyer, R. Baergen, B. Kuruvilla, "Ethical Conduct of Laboratory Experimental Research on Fear and Anxiety: Review and Recommendat ions." Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry vol. 15, no. 3.
(2013) R Baergen, W Woodhouse "Surrogates and Extra-Familial Interests," centerpiece of a special section in The Journal of Clinical Ethics.
Courses Taught
6600: Ethics in Healthcare
4460/5560: Theories of Knowledge
2230: Medical Ethics
1103: Introduction to Ethics
1101: Introduction to Philosophy