Centre for Love, Sex, and Relationships

Isobel considers whether using AI to flirt offloads the emotional and hermeneutic labour of flirting. This talk was part of the 2026 Philosophy Valentines event organised by the Centre for Love, Sex, and Relationships at the University of Leeds in conjunction with the Philosophy Society.

Gerald asks whether we have duties to those we are in loving romantic relationships with. This talk was part of the 2026 Philosophy Valentines event organised by the Centre for Love, Sex, and Relationships at the University of Leeds in conjunction with the Philosophy Society.

Georgie explores how chronic pain of the vulva interacts with heterosexist norms in romantic relationships. This talk was part of the 2026 Philosophy Valentines event organised by the Centre for Love, Sex, and Relationships at the University of Leeds in conjunction with the Philosophy Society.

Colette explores what Simone de Beauvoir has to say about romantic breakups. This talk was part of the 2026 Philosophy Valentines event organised by the Centre for Love, Sex, and Relationships at the University of Leeds in conjunction with the Philosophy Society.

Luke explores some of the ethical problems with dating apps, and considers how we might fix them. This talk was part of the 2024 Philosophy Valentines event organised by the Centre for Love, Sex, and Relationships at the University of Leeds in conjunction with the Philosophy Society. The talk is also connected to our research network exploring dating app ethics: www.ethicaldatingonline.com

Sophie tells us what amatonormativity is, why it might be a problem, and what we can do about it. This talk was part of the 2024 Philosophy Valentines event organised by the Centre for Love, Sex, and Relationships at the University of Leeds in conjunction with the Philosophy Society.

Isobel asks whether the romantic preference for taller men can be morally justified.  This talk was part of the 2024 Philosophy Valentines event organised by the Centre for Love, Sex, and Relationships at the University of Leeds in conjunction with the Philosophy Society.

Danielle wonders whether we can ever deceive someone to have sex.This talk was part of the 2024 Philosophy Valentines event organised by the Centre for Love, Sex, and Relationships at the University of Leeds in conjunction with the Philosophy Society.