WGS 2690 Philosophy of Sex and Love

The course investigates philosophical questions regarding the nature of sex and love, including questions such as: What is sex? What is sexuality? What is love? What kinds of love are possible? What is the proper morality of sexual behavior? Does gender, race, or class influence how we approach these questions? The course will consider these questions from an historical perspective, including philosophical, theological, and psychological approaches, and then follow the history of ideas from ancient times into contemporary debates. A focus on the diversity theories and prespectives will be emphasized. Topics to be covered may include marriage, reproduction, casual sex, prostitution, pornography, and homosexuality. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 1100 OR PHIL 1120 OR PHIL 1500 OR PHIL 2200
Credits: 3.0