A Rational Code of Sexual Ethics (Classic Reprint)

Edwin S. Sanborn

ISBN 10: 1330464958 / ISBN 13: 9781330464953

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Rational Code of Sexual Ethics (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330464958
• ISBN 13: 9781330464953
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Rethinking sex, morality, and modern life with clear-eyed honesty

This thoughtful collection examines why traditional sexual ethics often fall short in daily life. It argues for humility, open inquiry, and a focus on happiness, fairness, and real human needs rather than rigid rules. The author discusses how physicians, clergy, and educators should approach sex topics and why personal experience, sympathy, and charity matter in shaping a practical morality.

Two central threads run through the book: how couples navigate love, fidelity, and divorce, and how society conceives the home and family. The author challenges double standards, advocates for greater freedom of choice, and explores the social and economic forces that shape intimate life. The aim is to offer thoughtful guidance that respects individuals while seeking a more humane, less hypocritical culture.

• A practical look at ethics, desire, and responsibility in intimate relationships
• A critique of outdated rules and unequal expectations between genders
• Arguments for divorce reform and greater autonomy for both partners
• Reflections on households, economics, and the play between freedom and commitment

Ideal for readers interested in historical perspectives on sexual ethics, marriage, divorce, and the social foundations of intimate life.