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The Philosophy of Love and Sex

On the philosophical nature of love and lust and the personal ethics of sexual relationships.

PHIL 3342.001: Philosophy of Love and Sex

Spring 2026
Don Berkich
TR 12:30 - 1:45, CI-106

Introduction
Syllabus
Examinations

Schedule

Please note that this schedule is tentative and authoritative: Changes may be made, but they would be made here. Thus this page supersedes any page with which it conflicts..

Tuesday, 1/20Introductory Remarks 
Thursday, 1/22Love in Ancient Philosophy I 
Tuesday, 1/27Love in Ancient Philosophy II 
Thursday, 1/29Love in Ancient Philosophy III 
Tuesday, 2/3Love in Ancient Philosophy IV 
Thursday, 2/5Love in Medieval Philosophy 
Tuesday, 2/10Contemporary Views on Love I 
Thursday, 2/12Contemporary Views on Love II 
Tuesday, 2/17Contemporary Views on Love III 
Thursday, 2/19Contemporary Views on Love IV 
Tuesday, 2/24Love, Lust, and Sex I 
Thursday, 2/26Love, Lust, and Sex II 
Tuesday, 3/3Love, Lust, and Sex III 
Thursday, 3/5Midterm Examination 
Tuesday, 3/10Spring Break 
Thursday, 3/12Spring Break 
Tuesday, 3/17Promiscuity 
Thursday, 3/19Exclusivity and Polyamory 
Tuesday, 3/24Monogamy and Adultery 
Thursday, 3/26Sexual Regulation and Abortion 
Tuesday, 3/31Erotic Entertainment I 
Thursday, 4/2Erotic Entertainment II 
Tuesday, 4/7Pornography I 
Thursday, 4/9Pornography II 
Tuesday, 4/14Prostitution 
Thursday, 4/16Sexual Perversion 
Tuesday, 4/21Rape 
Thursday, 4/23Sexual Harassment 
Tuesday, 4/28Future Trends 
Thursday, 4/30Closing Remarks 
Tuesday, 5/5Reading Day 
Thursday, 5/7Final Examination11:00 - 1:30