不論在中外的古典社會裡，人類的歷史是培養領袖與人才的必備教育，因為它能夠使人對過去「稽其興壞成敗之理」（《史記•太史公自序》）。「醫療如何形塑社會與歷史」這門課程希望回到人文與自然教育的原點，藉由具體的事例，來探索「醫療如何影響歷史，如何形塑我們熟知的當代社會？」。
從遠古到現代，人類經歷了許多鉅變時期。其中更有不勝枚舉的英雄輩出、波瀾壯闊的大時代。雖然醫療往往不是正史中的主角，然而疾病與醫療的互動往往是主導時代的關鍵。本課程將利用現代醫學的各種方法，以原典史料為中心，結合考古成果、古代文物等，對歷史事件進行多角度的剖析，探索醫療如何影響歷史與社會文化。更進一步探討疾病與及社會互動的祕密究竟何在，並希望使同學藉此明瞭醫學思考的功用與價值。
本課程目標如下:
1. 應用理性思辨的方法於探索人類史學與社會之意義
2. 學習批判性思考以及實事求是的精神
3. 在科學議題相關之公共議題上有辯證能力
4. 學習以人文精神探索人類歷史與社會的深層價值
5. 發展自我負責與理性的能力
6. 能運用歷史例證，闡明理性思考於社會議題的價值
7. 運用醫療科學的方法觸發學生的溝通能力
8. 意識與包容不同種族文化與社會中的多元差異
9. 實踐民主社會與專業素養的精神
10.培養求真、篤信、力行的人格Regardless of the classical society in China and abroad, human history is a necessary education for cultivating leaders and talents, because it can make people "review the truth of their excitement and failure" ("Historical Records: Preface to Taishi Gong"). "How medicine shapes society and history" The course hopes to return to the original point of humanities and nature education, and explore "how medicine affects history and how we shape the contemporary society we are familiar with?" through specific examples.
From ancient times to modern times, humans have experienced many periods of change. Among them, there are even a great era of heroes who are not successful and powerful. Although medicine is often not the protagonist in official history, the interaction between disease and medicine is often the key to the driving era. This course will use various methods of modern medicine, centered on original historical materials, combine archaeological achievements, ancient cultural relics, etc., and conduct multi-angle analysis of historical events, and explore how medicine affects history and social culture. We further explore the secrets of disease and social interaction, and hope to enable students to understand the functions and values of medical thinking.
The goals of this course are as follows:
1. Applying rational thinking methods to explore the meaning of human history and society
2. Learn critical thinking and the spirit of seeking truth from facts
3. Have the ability to verify public issues related to scientific issues
4. Learn to explore the deep value of human history and society with the humanistic spirit
5. Develop self-responsible and rational ability
6. Be able to use historical examples and think rationally about the value of social issues
7. Use medical science methods to develop students' communication skills
8. Identify and inclusive of diverse differences in different ethnic cultures and societies
9. Realizing democratic society and professional cultivation spirit
10. Cultivate the personality of seeking truth, trustworthiness and practice
槍炮、病菌與鋼鐵：人類社會的命運;Jared Diamond 時報出版
Disease and Medicine in World History, Sheldon Watts, Routledge
Four Creators Of Modern Medicine: Moments Of Truth, John Wiley & Sons
劍橋插圖醫學史;羅伊．波特;如果出版社; 1st ed. 2008
大疫年紀事;丹尼爾•狄福;麥田出版社; 1st ed. 2004
免洗餐具的誕生：醫學知識在台灣的社會性格分析; 林崇熙; 臺灣社會研究; 32 期
和平抗ＳＡＲＳ實錄; 台北市政府衛生局;2003
Guns, germs and steels: the fate of human society; published by Jared Diamond Times
Disease and Medicine in World History, Sheldon Watts, Routledge
Four Creators Of Modern Medicine: Moments Of Truth, John Wiley & Sons
Drama Bridge Insert Medical History; Roy. Porter; If Publisher; 1st ed. 2008
The Great Epidemic Year; Danny Difu; Maitian Press; 1st ed. 2004
The student of the dishwashing utensil: Analysis of the social personality of medical knowledge in Taiwan; Lin Chongxi; Taiwan Social Research; Issue 32
Peaceful Anti-SARS Record; Taipei Municipal Government Health Bureau; 2003
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Participation and discussion in classParticipation and discussion in class Participation and discussion in class |
40 | Attendence will be taken in each class. |
| Midterm ExamMidterm Exam Midterm Exam |
30 | |
| Final ExamFinal Exam Final Exam |
30 |
