{"product_id":"philosophizing-about-sex-9781554810093","title":"Philosophizing About Sex","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncient Greek philosophers, medieval theologians, Enlightenment thinkers, and contemporary humanists alike have debated all aspects of human sexuality, including its purpose, permissibility, normalcy, and risks. \u003cem\u003ePhilosophizing About Sex\u003c\/em\u003e provides a philosophical guide to those longstanding and important debates. Each chapter takes a general issue (freedom, privacy, objectification, etc.) and shows how ongoing public discussions of sexuality can be illuminated by careful philosophical investigation. Debates over topics such as sexual assault, sexual orientation, sex education, prostitution, and “sexting” involve larger questions about morality, law, science, and politics and cannot be intelligently discussed in isolation from broader issues. By asking deceptively simple questions, this book shows how difficult but important it is to arrive at satisfying answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The book is beautifully written, managing the difficult task of being accessible, friendly to the non-philosopher or beginner, judicious in its treatment of the various arguments, comprehensive and up to date in its awareness of the range of writing on any topic, and yet philosophically robust and rich. … the best available introduction to the philosophy of sex.” — David Archard, \u003cem\u003eThe Philosophical Quarterly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In equal measures comprehensive and conversational, substantive and subtle, \u003cem\u003ePhilosophizing About Sex\u003c\/em\u003e is a welcome introduction to the field. Philosophers of every tradition, age, and persuasion—as well as scholars from a variety of disciplines—are put into conversation to illuminate such complex issues as privacy, violence, identity, and law, always with the goal of clarifying, rather than resolving, central questions. Shrage and Stewart’s book makes classroom discussions regarding philosophy and sex an inviting prospect.” — Ann Cahill, Elon University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Shrage and Stewart cover a comprehensive range of topics throughout the domain of human sexuality and sexual activity, including a host of recent newsworthy subjects, such as ‘cybersex,’ trans-gender issues, polyamory, ‘sexting,’ ‘revenge porn,’ BDSM, and female genital mutilation. The writing is philosophically rich, but crisp and easily readable. In short, this book shows the wisdom that comes from the authors’ having taught through this material many, many times.” — Scott A. Anderson, University of British Columbia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Finally, we have a first-rate introduction to the philosophy of sex and love. While providing a comprehensive overview, \u003cem\u003ePhilosophizing About Sex\u003c\/em\u003e manages to balance attention to important introductory philosophical topics with a full engagement with much of the best of the core literature. And it does so with a genuine concern for making both available to the new reader. Fortunately, as we find in excellent textbooks, some ideas are wisely left open for further investigation where others are treated more provocatively, inviting critical engagement by more experienced readers. Enjoy!” — Helga Varden, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A superb new text in the philosophy of sex! Shrage and Stewart review the central issues and classic texts along with the newest issues arising as law, technology, and mores change (for instance: cyber-rape). A first-rate overview of the literature, both historical and contemporary, and a riveting discussion of conceptual and ethical issues. The book is clearly written and accessible, with plenty of rich examples as well as philosophical depth—I am looking forward to using it in class!” — Elizabeth Brake, Arizona State University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Shrage and Stewart provide a sorely needed textbook on timely topics of great philosophical interest.” — Matt L. Drabek, \u003cem\u003eHypatia: A Journal of Feminist Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Overall, Shrage and Stewart have created a well-written and accessible introduction to current issues in philosophizing about sex. Their book offers an invaluable tool for anyone looking to bring some of the many conversations about sexual violence and harassment on campus in general (and in philosophy in particular) into the learning environment, and as such should be a welcome addition to core reading lists across a range of courses.” — F. Vera-Gray, Durham University, \u003cem\u003eAPA Newsletter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1 Defining Sex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Is a Sexual Act?\u003cbr\u003eHow Many People Does It Take to Have Sex?\u003cbr\u003eIs Cybersex Genuine Sex?\u003cbr\u003eDoes Sex Have a Purpose?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 2 Sexual Attraction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo Opposites Attract?\u003cbr\u003eHow Are a Person’s Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation Related?\u003cbr\u003eAre We Born Gay or Straight?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 3 Sexual Objectification and Autonomy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs It Wrong to Sexually Objectify Someone?\u003cbr\u003eIs Consent a Sufficient Condition for Moral Sex?\u003cbr\u003eIs It Wrong to Pay, or Be Paid, for Sex?\u003cbr\u003eWhat Does It Mean to Have Sexual Autonomy?\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is the Connection between “Exoticizing” and “Eroticizing” Someone?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 4 Sex and Violence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre Laws Prohibiting Sexual Offenses Effective and Just?\u003cbr\u003eWhy Do Some Governments Take Steps to Eradicate Sexual Harassment?\u003cbr\u003eAre Sexual Assaults More Injurious than Other Kinds of Assaults?\u003cbr\u003eIs Cyber-rape a Form of Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, or Offensive Speech?\u003cbr\u003eIs Rape a Byproduct or a Weapon of War?\u003cbr\u003eIs Manipulative Sexual Seduction Fair Play?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 5 Sexual Perversion and Sodomy Laws\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow Do We Distinguish “Normal,” Weird, Unnatural, Perverted, and Harmful Sex?\u003cbr\u003eShould There Be Laws against Sodomy?\u003cbr\u003eIs Perverse Sex Morally Bad?\u003cbr\u003eWhat Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Solitary Sex?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 6 Sex and Marriage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMust Marital Partners Be Sexual Partners?\u003cbr\u003eWho Should Be Allowed to Marry?\u003cbr\u003eShould Adulterers Be Subject to Criminal or Civil Penalties?\u003cbr\u003eDoes Arranged Marriage Violate Sexual Autonomy?\u003cbr\u003eIs Virginity Valuable in a Potential Spouse?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 7 Sex and Children\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Should Children and Adolescents Be Taught about Sex?\u003cbr\u003eWho Should Provide Sex Education: Parents, Schools, or Health-care Providers?\u003cbr\u003e Do Public Sex-education Programs Serve the Public Good?\u003cbr\u003eIs Sex Always Harmful for Children?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 8 Sexual Speech and the Freedom of Expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow Is Child Pornography Harmful?\u003cbr\u003eAre Child and Adult Pornography Significantly Different?\u003cbr\u003eAre Stripping and Lap-dancing Art Forms, and Should They Be Protected Forms of Self-expression?\u003cbr\u003eWhy Does the Topic of Sex Make Us Laugh?\u003cbr\u003eDoes Sexual Speech in a Workplace Generally Involve Sexual Harassment?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 9 Sexual Privacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy Is Sexual Privacy Important?\u003cbr\u003eIs It Wrong to Force Someone “Out of the Closet”?\u003cbr\u003eWhen Does “Sexting” Violate a Person’s Privacy?\u003cbr\u003eHow Should Violations of Sexual Privacy Be Treated and Punished?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 10 Sex and Responsibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Should We Be Required to Disclose about Ourselves to Our Sexual Partners before Engaging in 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