Author Description
Sex, Preference, and Family brings together seventeen eminent philosophers and legal scholars who offer illuminating and often provocative commentary on sexuality (including sexual behavior, sexual orientation, and the role of pornography in shaping sexuality), on the family (including both same-sex and single-parent families), and on the proper role of law in these areas. The essayists are all fiercely independent thinkers and offer intriguing and controversial proposals.
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THE THESIS
How should the law navigate the intersection of personal sexual preference, the structure of the family, and the influence of nature on human behavior? This collection, edited by David M. Estlund, gathers seventeen prominent philosophers and legal scholars to examine the boundaries of state intervention in private life. The contributors utilize diverse analytical frameworks to challenge conventional legal doctrines regarding sexual orientation, pornography, and the evolving definition of the family unit.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Philosophical analysis of sexual behavior and orientation
- Legal perspectives on the regulation of pornography
- Examination of diverse family structures including same-sex and single-parent households
- Critical discourse on the role of nature versus social construction in human sexuality
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and legal theorists frequently cite this collection as a significant contribution to the philosophy of law and social policy. Experts highlight the text for its rigorous, multi-disciplinary approach to highly contentious contemporary issues.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1998-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10:
0198025920
ISBN-13:
9780198025924
Philosophy
Sociology
Law
United States
Gender Studies
Sex
Ethics
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