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Good Sex : Perspectives on Sexual Ethics by Raymond A. Belliotti (1993, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity Press of Kansas
ISBN-10070060605X
ISBN-139780700606054
eBay Product ID (ePID)6038825305
Product Key Features
Book TitleGood Sex : Perspectives on Sexual Ethics
Number of Pages328 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHuman Sexuality (See Also Psychology / Human Sexuality), General
Publication Year1993
GenrePhilosophy, Social Science
AuthorRaymond A. Belliotti
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight12.3 Oz
Item Length8.9 in
Item Width5.9 in
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LCCN93-009851
Reviews"There is no other book quite like Good Sex , Belliotti's lively and engaging study of the ethical dimensions of human sexuality. Drawing upon a wide range of disciplines, from history and philosophy to current social criticism, Belliotti takes up the most explosive aspects of his subject and treats them all with good sense and good humor. A splendid book that sets anew standard for work in this area."- James Rachels , author of Created from Animals: The Moral Implications of Darwinism "This illuminating discussion of sexual ethics combines historical breadth, analytical detail, and practical moral insight. Belliotti offers an impressive synthesis of social and political perspectives, including feminist, conservative, and leftist views. His writing is wonderfully clear, engaging, and thought-provoking. A richly rewarding study!"- Mike W. Martin , author of Self-Deception and Morality, "There is no other book quite like Good Sex , Belliotti's lively and engaging study of the ethical dimensions of human sexuality. Drawing upon a wide range of disciplines, from history and philosophy to current social criticism, Belliotti takes up the most explosive aspects of his subject and treats them all with good sense and good humor. A splendid book that sets anew standard for work in this area."-- James Rachels , author of Created from Animals: The Moral Implications of Darwinism "This illuminating discussion of sexual ethics combines historical breadth, analytical detail, and practical moral insight. Belliotti offers an impressive synthesis of social and political perspectives, including feminist, conservative, and leftist views. His writing is wonderfully clear, engaging, and thought-provoking. A richly rewarding study!"-- Mike W. Martin , author of Self-Deception and Morality
Dewey Edition20
Dewey Decimal176
Table Of ContentPreface Introduction: Sex and Moral Theory--The Terms of the Debate Part I: The Western Tradition--Theology, Philosophy, and Passion 1. Transcending the Flesh: Dualism and Asceticism 2. The Natural Law: Judeo-Christianity 3. The Primacy of Emotion: Love and Intimacy 4. The Sanctity of Contract and the Horror of Exploitation: Libertarianism and Kantianism Part 2: The Leftist Critique--Politics, Economics, and Depravity of Conventional Wisdom 5. The Prostitution in Capitalist Marriage: Marxism 6. The Poverty of Contract: Feminist Rejoinders to the Status Quo Part 3: In Search of Understanding--Mediating Tensions between Leftist and Mainstream Theories 7. Toward Synthesis: Sexuality Morality in Five Tiers 8. A Walk on the Wild Side: Bestiality, Necrophilia, Incest, and Prostitution 9. Moral Reasoning: Science or Sham? Notes Index
SynopsisCovers a myriad of issues, including the origin of gender and reproductive roles, the function of morally permissible sex, heterosexuality and homosexuality, mutual consent, and extramarital sex., Rules about sexuality, written and unwritten, have existed in every culture as have disagreements over what is and isn't acceptable. Must morally permissible sex have only one function? Must it be heterosexual? Must it occur within the confines of the institution of marriage? Must it be accompanied by requisite emotions such as love and intimacy? Addressing questions of sexuality that philosophers have pondered for centuries, Raymond Belliotti covers a myriad of issues, including the origin of gender and reproductive roles, the function of morally permissible sex, heterosexuality and homosexuality, mutual consent, and extramarital sex. Looking at sexual morality in both a historical and a contemporary context, he provides a critical survey of various philosophies, from ancient Greek dualism to feminism, and distinguishes morally permissible sex from morally ideal sex, maximally fulfilling sex, and prudentially sound sex. In addition, Belliotti advances and defends a new and provocative five-tier framework for sexual ethics. This framework requires examination of the presence of libertarian agreement; a contextual attentiveness to general moral precepts; an analysis of economic and sexual exploitation; consideration of third party effects; and an understanding of the effects of sexual activity on wider social contexts. By applying it to heterosexuality, homosexuality, bestiality, necrophilia, incest, and prostitution, Belliotti connects sexual ethics to sociopolitical theory and certain core philosophical concerns. In addition, he develops a new theory of sexual ethics that aspires to mediate the tensions between mainstream Western moralities and their leftist and feminist critics. Sexual activity is unquestionably one of the most powerfully animating human drives. By examining the ethics of sexuality, Belliotti reveals much about the people we are and the people we might become., Rules about sexuality, written and unwritten, have existed in every culture as have disagreements over what is and isn't acceptable. Must morally permissible sex have only one function? Must it be heterosexual? Must it occur within the confines of the institution of marriage? Must it be accompanied by requisite emotions such as love and intimacy? Addressing questions of sexuality that philosophers have pondered for centuries, Raymond Belliotti covers a myriad of issues, including the origin of gender and reproductive roles , the function of morally permissible sex, heterosexuality and homosexuality, mutual consent, and extramarital sex. Looking at sexual morality in both a historical and a contemporary context, he provides a critical survey of various philosophies, from ancient Greek dualism to feminism, and distinguishes morally permissible sex from morally ideal sex, maximally fulfilling sex, and prudentially sound sex. In addition, Belliotti advances and defends a new and provocative five-tier framework for sexual ethics. This framework requires examination of the presence of libertarian agreement; a contextual attentiveness to general moral precepts; an analysis of economic and sexual exploitation; consideration of third party effects; and an understanding of the effects of sexual activity on wider social contexts. By applying it to heterosexuality, homosexuality, bestiality, necrophilia, incest, and prostitution, Belliotti connects sexual ethics to sociopolitical theory and certain core philosophical concerns. In addition, he develops a new theory of sexual ethics that aspires to mediate the tensions between mainstream Western moralities and their leftist and feminist critics. Sexual activity is unquestionably one of the most powerfully animating human drives. By examining the ethics of sexuality, Belliotti reveals much about the people we are and the people we might become.
LC Classification NumberHQ32.B45 1993
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