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Philosophy of Love in the Western World

This course is a seminar on the nature of love and sex, approached as topics both in philosophy and in literature. Readings from recent philosophy as well as classic myths of love that occur in works of literature and lend themselves to philosophical analysis.

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Philosophy of Love in the Western World- Session 4

Appraisal and bestowal, Derrida, freedom versus paternalism, love of things, artificial intelligence.

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Philosophy of Love in the Western World- Session 3

St. Augustine, libido, love and society, peer love, self love.

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Philosophy of Love in the Western World- Session 2

Same-sex marriage, Freud’s theories on bisexuality and homosexuality, cultural stereotypes, what constitutes a family, falling/being/staying in love.

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Philosophy of Love in the Western World- Session 1

Introduction, philosophy as a conceptual art form, course reading list and requirements, definitions of love and sex.

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General Philosophy

A series of lectures delivered by Peter Millican to first-year philosophy students at the University of Oxford. The lectures comprise the 8-week General Philosophy course and were delivered in late 2009. Parts 1 to 4 are currently available, parts 5 to 8 will be available late 2010.

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2.1 Recap of General Philosophy

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1.2 The Birth of Modern Philosophy

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1.1 An Introduction to General Philosophy

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Introduction Philosophy as Love Potion