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. Prerequisites: None. Meets MnTC Goal 6 and Goal 9.
Course Effective Dates: 5/17/17 – Present
Outline of Major Content Areas
Ethics and sexual issues
Friendship
Objectification and sexual identity
Relationships and marriage
Romantic love
Sexual desire
The nature of love
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of philosophical writings about relationships.
Summarize a philosophical writing.
Apply philosophical ideas and ethical theories to real world scenarios.
Demonstrate the ability to engage with others having different values and different points of view from one's own.
Analyze and criticize philosophical ideas about relationships.
Use the writing process.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies Goal 06 — Humanities/Fine Arts
Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
Goal 09 — Ethical/Civic Resp
Examine, articulate, and apply their own ethical views.
Understand and apply core concepts (e.g. politics, rights and obligations, justice, liberty) to specific issues.
Analyze and reflect on the ethical dimensions of legal, social, and scientific issues.
