The Ethics of Sex
An Introduction
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:30th Mar '22
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This book provides a comprehensive exploration of sexual ethics, addressing key questions about consent, dating preferences, BDSM, monogamy, relationships with robots, sex work, and the concept of a right to sex.
The Ethics of Sex: An Introduction provides a thorough exploration of the complex ethical considerations surrounding sexuality. This book serves as a philosophical guide to understanding the nuances of sexual ethics, making it an excellent resource for students in various disciplines such as applied ethics, sociology, law, religion, and politics. Each chapter concludes with discussion questions and suggestions for further reading, encouraging deeper engagement with the material.
The text delves into critical questions that challenge conventional views on sexual behavior and relationships. It examines how philosophical frameworks can inform our understanding of sexual ethics, including the necessity of affirmative consent in sexual encounters and the potential legal implications of such standards. Additionally, the book addresses whether dating preferences can be classified as discriminatory and explores the compatibility of BDSM practices with feminist principles.
Moreover, The Ethics of Sex raises provocative inquiries about contemporary issues, such as the promotion of monogamy, the implications of relationships with robots, and the decriminalization of sex work. It even questions the notion of a right to sex, prompting readers to reflect on the moral dimensions of these topics. Overall, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to the ethics of sex, making it a valuable addition to the academic discourse on this ever-relevant subject.
'Reading Neil McArthur's textbook on sexual ethics is worthwhile simply because it introduces topics, convictions, and arguments that are still largely absent from official theological discourse. "Sexual ethics is an exciting field". This promising opening sentence of the book draws attention to the fact that numerous social and technological developments in the field of sexuality are triggering new and usually controversial moral debates, often cutting across ethical approaches and socio-political movements. ... This book does what a textbook should: it provides a thematic overview and lays bare the points of discussion and arguments that are essential for an open debate on moral and legal issues.' - Stephan Goertz, Theologische Revue
'This book systematically and comprehensively examines the ethical issues surrounding the concept of sex. ... Each chapter is rich in breadth and depth of discussion, especially the chapter on consent, and each has a "Questions for Discussion" section. The book would be ideal as a textbook for courses on sexual ethics.Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty; professionals; general readers.' - J. A. Kegley, CHOICE
'Reading Neil McArthur's textbook on sexual ethics is worthwhile simply because it introduces topics, convictions, and arguments that are still largely absent from official theological discourse. "Sexual ethics is an exciting field". This promising opening sentence of the book draws attention to the fact that numerous social and technological developments in the field of sexuality are triggering new and usually controversial moral debates, often cutting across ethical approaches and socio-political movements. ... This book does what a textbook should: it provides a thematic overview and lays bare the points of discussion and arguments that are essential for an open debate on moral and legal issues.' - Stephan Goertz, Theologische Revue
'This book systematically and comprehensively examines the ethical issues surrounding the concept of sex. ... Each chapter is rich in breadth and depth of discussion, especially the chapter on consent, and each has a "Questions for Discussion" section. The book would be ideal as a textbook for courses on sexual ethics.Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty; professionals; general readers.' - J. A. Kegley, CHOICE
ISBN: 9781138213210
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Weight: 760g
314 pages