PHL-415 Philosophy of Sex and Love

Exploring a number of broad philosophical questions about sex and love such as: What acts count as sexual? What different forms does love take? What general moral principles should govern our sexual activities? To what extent should the law regulate our intimate lives? Will also investigate a number of more specific topics such as marriage (including same-sex marriage), casual sex, cohabitation, pornography, prostitution, consent to sex, sexual assault, polyamory, and polygamy. 4 credits.