PHIL 1003 - Philosophy of Sex and Love
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to philosophical and ethical issues dealing with desire, love, and identity. Emphasis will be placed on the implications of digital technology on the subject area and the personal value of the ideas explored. Students will discuss and criticize texts written by ancient, modern, and contemporary philosophers.
Major Content Areas
Ethics and sexual issues The nature of love Sexual desire Friendship Objectification and sexual identity Relationships and marriage Romantic love
Learning Outcomes
Analyze and criticize philosophical ideas about relationships. Apply philosophical ideas and ethical theories to real world scenarios. Summarize a philosophical writing. Demonstrate the ability to engage with others having different values and different points of view from one’s own. Use the writing process. Demonstrate knowledge of philosophical writings about relationships.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
06 - Humanities/Fine Arts 09 - Ethical/Civic Resp
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