Approches philosophique et éthique du couple, de la famille et de la sexualité
[SEXM2165]
[60h] 8 credits
Teacher(s): Nathalie Frogneux
Language: French
Level: Second
Aims
a. in the ethics part, to make students more aware of the special features of ethical procedures in the assessment of attitudes and implied behaviour relating issues linked with sexual, marital and family life.
b. in the philosophical anthropology part, to show the scientific rigour of philosophical reasoning and the distinction between normative and descriptive thinking. The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to the notions and concepts in philosophical anthropology necessary for critical examination and self-examination and to make students aware of relevant philosophical texts as a resource for dealing with current issues.
Main themes
b) in the philosophical anthropology part, the course describes different aspects of relationships (otherness of others as contemporaries or newcomers), love (starting from the traditional distinction between Eros/Philia/Agape), birth/birthrate, homes, gifts
Content and teaching methods
a. Presentation of basic concepts in ethics and its status within human sciences. Introduction to the metaphysics of sexuality
b. Reading work of philosophers to shed light on contemporary issues.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Assessment : the methods of assessment will be explained by the lecturer(s) at the beginning of the course.
Support : manual
Reference : bibliographies available in class