Philosophy 243 - Philosophy of Sex and Love

What is sex? What is love? How are sex and love integral to the experience as a human being? This course serves as an exploration of historical and contemporary philosophical perspectives of sex and love through ethics, social and political philosophy, phenomenology, existentialism, and feminist and queer theory. The course investigates central philosophical debates surrounding consent, pornography, gay marriage, friendship, the nature and meaning of sex, and motherhood. Additionally, the course considers how philosophical concepts, theories, and arguments about sex and love serve to oppress or liberate individuals and communities.(E)