Sex and Ethics Essays on Sexuality, Virtue and the Good Life [Hardcover]

This anthology addresses a neglected philosophical field, comprising issues of virtue and ethics versus sexuality and sex. The topics include discussions of particular virtues and vices related to sexuality; the role of sexuality in the ethical life; feminism, sex and virtue; issues surrounding virtue and adultery; promiscuity; and pornography.Introduction; R.Halwani Sexual Desire and Virtue in Ancient Philosophy; J.Sihvola Sexuality and the Unity of the Virtues; J.Jacobs Virtue and Sex Education; J.Steutel Kantian Virtue and Sexual Desire; L.Denis Carnal Wisdom and Sexual Virtue; N.Badhwar Radical Feminism, Sex, and Virtue; M.Nussbaum Temperance; P.Geach Sexual Morality; R.Scruton Deliberation and Sense-Desire: The Virtue of Temperance; N.J.H.Dent On the Prospects of Chastity as a Present Day Virtue; D.Carr Sexual Temperance and Intemperance; R.Halwani The Wrongness of Adultery: A Neo-Aristotelian Approach; D.Baltzly Coming Out, Outing, and Virtue Ethics; J.Stramel Virtue, Casual Sex, and Promiscuity; R.Halwani Intellectual Virtue and Knowing One's Sexual Identity; H.Battaly Virtue, Pornography and Sexual Health; S.Kershnar Concluding Commentary; A.Soble Index

'This book, which covers the full range of what one might call progressive and conservative positions, makes a valuable contribution to that process and project as people strive to integrate their sexuality into a flourishing, well-lived and virtuous life.' - John A. Dick, Ethical Perspectives

NEERA BADHWAR Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of Oklahoma, USADIRK BALZLY Department of Philosophy, Monash University, USAHEATHER BATTALY Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, California State University, Fullerton, USADAVID CARR Charles Howard Candler Professor of Philosophy, Emory University, USALARA DENIS Associate Professor of Philosophy, Agnes Scott College, USAN. J. H. DENT Professor EmeritusPETER GEACH Professor EmeritusJONATHAN JACOBS Director, Division of l3t