This course addresses philosophical issues concerning sex. From the perspective of metaphysics, we will ask what sexual differences and relations are. From the perspective of moral and political philosophy, we will ask which sexual relationships and identities are ethically justifiable. Sample questions include: What is it to have a sexual identity; Is sexual difference innate or socially constructed; Is intoxicated sexual consent valid; Is there anything wrong with being a sex object; Is pornography problematic; Is bestiality ever ok?
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Philosophy |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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(12 credit points at 1000-level in Philosophy) or (12 credit points at 1000-level in Gender and Cultural Studies) |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Samuel Shpall, sam.shpall@sydney.edu.au |
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