Love, Relationships, Ethics

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

Love and relationships are among the most important aspects of our lives. They motivate and inspire us, hurt and scar us, and play a significant role in defining who we are. This course explores the philosophy of love and relationships from an ethical perspective. Some of the questions we shall consider include the following. What is love? What is the difference between romantic love and friendship? Are there reasons for love? Can love justify actions and decisions? And what happens when love and morality conflict? The texts for the course will include work by Ancient Greek philosophers as well as more contemporary ethicists.