The Philosophy of Sex: Contemporary Readings [Paperback]

Alan Soble (Author, Contributor), H E. Baber (Contributor), Sidney Callahan (Contributor), Greta Christina (Contributor), John Corvino (Contributor), John Finnis (Contributor), Alan Goldman (Contributor), Robert Gray (Contributor), Jean Grimshaw (Contributor), Mane Hajdin (Contributor), Patrick D. Hopkins (Contributor), Michael Levin (Contributor), Janice Moulton (Contributor), Thomas Nagel (Contributor), Martha C. Nussbaum (Contributor), Igor Primoratz (Contributor), Natalie Shainess (Contributor), LaurieShrage (Contributor), Robert Solomon (Contributor), Sallie Tisdale (Contributor), Edward Vacek (Contributor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0847684814 | ISBN-13: 978-0847684816 | Publication Date: September 1, 1997 | Edition: 3rd Edition

This popular anthology of essays by leading philosophers has been revised to expand the sections on homosexuality and sexual morality and to include essays on date rape and sexual harassment. Opposing arguments invite readers to join the debates over issues such as whether feminists should oppose prostitution and whether a causal connection exists between pornography and rape.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for earlier editions: . . . provocative yet easily comprehensible . . . (Choice )

Fascinating and readable, the essays will challenge, reassure, and enlighten both scholars and students (at all levels). (Carol Caraway )

A first-rate, nicely balanced anthology, now much more accessible and interesting to those who never majored in philosophy. (Russell Vannoy )

Highly recommended. (Russell Vannoy )

Profitable for anyone philosophically interested in sex or language. (Philosophical Investigations )

Impressively, he [Soble] has constructed a unique and eminently useful anthology rigorous enough to appeal both to philosophers and philosophy majors as well as accessible enough to serve students encountering philosophy for the first time. Soble’s book is pedagogically very good, able to interest both the philosophically trained as well as introductory-level students and is thus highly recommended. (Essays In Philosophy: A Biannual Journal )

About the Author

Alan Soble is professor of philosophy at the University of New Orleans. Among his many books are Sexual Investigations, The Structure of Love, and Pornography. He lives in New Orleans.

Product Details

• Paperback: 390 pages
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers; 3rd Edition edition (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0847684814
• ISBN-13: 978-0847684816
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,527,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a book about sexuality that isn't based in fear!, July 8, 1999

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Thank you for finally writing a book about the diversity of humans and their sexuality in a clear and positive light!