Melinda C. Hall, PhD

Philosophy Department, Stetson University

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  • editor-in-chief of JME wants to engineer “ethical” babies

    Julian Savulescu, editor-in-chief of the prestigious Journal of Medical Ethics and director of the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, has recently reiterated his argument that using genetic engineering to create morally improved babies is an ethical obligation for all parents. But how does Savulescu know that genetic intervention will improve individual morality? To Savulescu, […]

    Melinda C. Hall

    18 Aug 2012
    News
  • anniversary of the passage of the ADA

    Today is the 22nd anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, an incredible law that has lost its teeth because of a lack of support in the Supreme Court. To celebrate the spirit of the ADA, take a look at this video (recently posted on Feminist Philosophers) featuring activists who talk about […]

    Melinda C. Hall

    26 Jul 2012
    News
  • Medical Humanities at Western Michigan University

    This week I was really pleased to get the news that I will be participating in the Medical Humanities Conference at WMU this September. The conference is hosted by the WMU Medical Humanities workgroup, which is directed by Fritz Allhoff and David Charlton. Last year I participated in the group’s first annual conference, and it’s […]

    Melinda C. Hall

    24 Jul 2012
    Conferences, News
  • a summer of bioethics in Nashville

    I had a wonderful time teaching a summer class – Intro to Medical Ethics – which I am wrapping up here in Nashville. It was very hot, and my class was very early, but my students were great! Thanks to them for making my experience so enjoyable. We talked about everything from cyrogenic freezing (an […]

    Melinda C. Hall

    5 Jul 2012
    News
  • Society for Disability Studies

    Last week I had the privilege to present a paper at the annual Society for Disability Studies conference, which was held in Denver. It was so invigorating to be in attendance – SDS has a rich history (25 years worth!) and it was an honor to be there for the first time and learn something […]

    Melinda C. Hall

    26 Jun 2012
    Conferences, News
  • I’m glad you’re here

    Please feel free to contact me: hall.melinda@gmail.com, or m.hall@vanderbilt.edu

    Melinda C. Hall

    11 Jun 2012
    News
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