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New Philosophies of Sex and Love

Thinking Through Desire

Format: Hardback
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham, MD, United States
Published: 7th Dec 2016
Dimensions: w 152mm h 229mm d 21mm
Weight: 617g
ISBN-10: 1786602210
ISBN-13: 9781786602213
Barcode No: 9781786602213
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Our amorous and erotic experiences do not simply bring us pleasure; they shape our very identities, our ways of relating to ourselves, each other and our shared world. This volume challenges some of our most prevalent assumptions relating to identity, the body, monogamy, libido, sexual identity, seduction, fidelity, orgasm, and more. In twelve original and philosophically thought-provoking essays, the authors reflect on the broader meanings of love and sex: what their shifting historical meanings entail for us in the present; how they are constrained by social conventions; the ambiguous juxtaposition of agency and passivity that they reveal; how they shape and are formed by political institutions; the opportunities they present to resist the confines of gender and sexual orientation; how cultural artefacts can become incorporated into the body; and how love and sex both form and justify our ethical world views. Ideal for students both in philosophy and gender studies, this highly readable book takes us to the very heart of two of the most important dimensions of human experience and meaning-making: to the seductive and alluring, confusing and frustrating, realms of love and sex.

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The philosophies of sex and love in this anthology do, indeed, feel 'new'. [...] In summary, this is an excellent collection of essays for anyone interested in the philosophy of sex and love and/or feminism and gender issues more broadly. [...] In addition, the bringing together of such a range of authors should be commended. Not only are 75% of the authors women, they also come from a range of countries (including Canada, America, Australia, Turkey and Sweden). Further, they represent a variety of academic backgrounds, including social work and psychology, as well as philosophy, and there is a good mix of early career researchers and those more established. Given the scope of the questions raised in the philosophy of sex and love, and the importance of them, it is wonderful to have such a variety of voices speaking about it in one place. * Hypatia: A Journal of Feminist Philosophy * An eclectic and fascinating collection. Diverse perspectives and approaches are brought to bear on a broad range of issues concerning sex and love. The volume's aim is not to supply conclusive answers, definitions, or theories, but to draw attention to more (and subtler) questions, ideas, and possibilities. It is emphatically successful. -- Carrie Jenkins, Professor of Philosophy, University of British Columbia From a new reading of Plato's understanding of erotic love to a scientific criticism of cliched gender roles in heterosexual relationships, from a defence of polyamory to a discussion of the failed medicalization of feminine sexuality, there's something in here for everyone: a refreshingly varied collection of essays on philosophical topics in sex and love. -- Carol Hay, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Director of Gender Studies, University of Massachusetts Lowell