PHI 2206 - Philosophy of Love and Sex

Credits: 4.0
Love and sexuality are principal ways that we create meaning in the world, but they are often neglected topics within philosophical discourse. This course will focus on philosophical questions pertaining to the formation of sexual identity, gender roles, heterosexuality, homosexuality, desire, and concepts of love. Throughout the quarter, we will familiarize ourselves with how major figures throughout the history of Western philosophy as well as contemporary philosophers approach these questions. We will also examine 21st century empirical research and first person accounts of experience (in the form of interview data gathered from college-age students). While students will become familiar with how authors respond to philosophical problems, it is hoped that the course will open up a space in which students can develop the ability to think critically about their own lived experience in light of the readings.
McDaniel Plan: International