The Philosophy of Sex
Contemporary Readings
Alan Soble editor Raja Halwani editor Jacob M Held editor Dr Natasha McKeever editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:28th Feb '22
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
With twenty-five essays, seven of which are new to the eighth edition, this best-selling volume examines the nature, morality, and social meanings of contemporary sexual phenomena. Topics include: sexual desire and activity, masturbation, Sexual orientation, asexuality, transgender issues, Zoophilia, rape, casual sex and promiscuity, love and sex, polyamory, sexual consent, sexual, perversion, sexual ethics, objectification, BDSM, sex and technology, sex and race, and sex work. Updated and new discussion questions offer students starting points for debate in both the classroom and the bedroom.
Philosophy of Sex is absolutely guaranteed to open minds and stimulate discussion both in and outside the classroom. -- James P. Sterba, Philosophy Department, University of Notre Dame
The only book currently on the market that covers such a vast expanse of topics of sexual ontology, gender identity, sexual ethics, and non-traditional sexual preferences and relationships in a thorough and systematic way. It truly reflects the ever-changing landscape of the issues surrounding sex in the 21st century, representing the top-notch quality of work done by the experts in the field. -- Arina Pismenny, Montclair State University
ISBN: 9781538155370
Dimensions: 230mm x 153mm x 34mm
Weight: 894g
664 pages
8th edition