The Philosophy of Sex

  • The Philosophy of Sex: Contemporary Readings
    By Alan Soble, Jacob M. Held, Raja Halwani

    Eating the hamburgers is not even an imaginative substitute for sex, as if I were pretending to chomp on a juicy, delicious body part. The pleasure of the hamburgers is compensation for the lack of sexual activity, as X's going to ...

  • The Philosophy of Sex: Contemporary Readings
    By Alan Soble

    This fascinating book illustrates how a philosophical approach to sexuality can illuminate various sexual phenomena: pornography, prostitution, the difference between women and men in sexual behaviors and attitudes, sadomasochism, homosexuality,...

  • The Philosophy of Sex: Contemporary Readings
    By Alan Soble

    In the fourth edition of The Philosophy of Sex, distinguished philosophers and social critics confront a variety of issues, including prostitution, adultery, masturbation, homosexuality, and the different attitudes men and women have about ...

  • The Philosophy of Sex: Contemporary Readings
    By Alan Soble, Raja Halwani

    This best-selling volume examines the nature, morality, and social meanings of contemporary sexual phenomena. Updated and new discussion questions offer students starting points for debate in both the classroom and the bedroom.

  • The Philosophy of Sex: Contemporary Readings
    By Alan Soble, Raja Halwani, Nicholas P. Power

    metaphysical , and epistemic features of participation in text - based and virtual reality cybersex may raise some novel moral questions . IV . Cybersex and Values Cybersex carries no risk of unwanted pregnancy or of contracting ...

  • The Philosophy of Sex: Contemporary Readings
    By Alan Soble, Jacob M. Held, Sarah Hoffman

    Solipsism: Philosophical Essays on Pornography and Objectification [Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009], 223–40). 7. Nussbaum argues that objectification is permissible in relationships generally characterized by mutual respect; ...

  • The Philosophy of Sex: Contemporary Readings
    By Alan Soble

    Now in its third edition, this fascinating book illustrates how a philosophical approach to sexuality can shed light on various sexual phenomena, such as pornography, prostitution, sadomasochism, homosexuality, masturbation, sexual ...