The Philosophy of Love

Undergraduate Prerequisites: two philosophy courses, or consent of instructor. - What is love? What different forms does it take (e.g., parental love, romantic love)? Is love non-rational or are there reasons of love? We aim to answer these and other philosophical questions by focusing on contemporary philosophical writings on love. Effective Summer 2026, this course fulfills a single requirement in the following BU HUB area: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings.