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Dr. Coos Engelsma is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Groningen. His expertise spans Epistemology, Epistemic Justification, Religious Language, and Wittgenstein-inspired philosophy, with a focus on integrating these into medical ethics. His research bridges philosophical theory with practical issues in healthcare, particularly decision-making in dementia care and ethical dilemmas in involuntary treatments.
Education & Background: While specific academic degrees are not listed, his 2017 thesis on epistemic regress indicates advanced training in epistemology. His work frequently engages with foundational debates in philosophy while addressing modern healthcare challenges.
Research Interests: Engelsma’s work explores the intersection of philosophical inquiry and medical ethics, including patient autonomy, shared decision-making in clinical settings, and the application of Wittgensteinian analysis to religious and ethical language. His recent studies investigate barriers to involuntary oral care for dementia patients, emphasizing ethical frameworks and qualitative insights.
Publications Overview: His publications span Medical Ethics, Epistemology, and Philosophy of Religion. Notable themes include decision-making in elderly care, critiques of foundationalist epistemology, and Wittgensteinian approaches to social concepts like 'family'.
Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisees are listed in the provided texts.
Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab affiliations mentioned; his work appears interdisciplinary, collaborating across medical and philosophical domains.
