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.

NEERA BADHWAR Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of Oklahoma, USA DIRK BALZLY Department of Philosophy, Monash University, USA HEATHER BATTALY Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, California State University, Fullerton, USA DAVID CARR Charles Howard Candler Professor of Philosophy, Emory University, USA LARA DENIS Associate Professor of Philosophy, Agnes Scott College, USA N. J. H. DENT Professor Emeritus PETER GEACH Professor Emeritus JONATHAN JACOBS Director, Division of the Humanities, Professor of Philosophy, Colgate University, USA STEPHEN KERSHNAR Associate Professor of Philosophy, SUNY Fredonia, USA MARTHA NUSSBAUM Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics, University of Chicago, USA ROGER SCRUTON Visiting Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of Buckingham JUHA SIVHOLA Director, Helsinki Collegium of Advanced Studies, Finland ALAN SOBLE University Research Professor, University of New Orleans, USA BEN SPIEKER Professor of the Philosophy of Education, Free University, Amsterdam, the Netherlands JAN STEUTEL Reader in the Philosophy of Education, Free University, Amsterdam, the Netherlands JAMES STRAMEL Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of Santa Monica, USA

About the Author
NEERA BADHWAR Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of Oklahoma, USA DIRK BALZLY Department of Philosophy, Monash University, USA HEATHER BATTALY Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, California State University, Fullerton, USA DAVID CARR Charles Howard Candler Professor of Philosophy, Emory University, USA LARA DENIS Associate Professor of Philosophy, Agnes Scott College, USA N. J. H. DENT Professor Emeritus PETER GEACH Professor Emeritus JONATHAN JACOBS Director, Division of the Humanities, Professor of Philosophy, Colgate University, USA STEPHEN KERSHNAR Associate Professor of Philosophy, SUNY Fredonia, USA MARTHA NUSSBAUM Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics, University of Chicago, USA ROGER SCRUTON Visiting Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of Buckingham JUHA SIVHOLA Director, Helsinki Collegium of Advanced Studies, Finland ALAN SOBLE University Research Professor, University of New Orleans, USA BEN SPIEKER Professor of the Philosophy of Education, Free University, Amsterdam, the Netherlands JAN STEUTEL Reader in the Philosophy of Education, Free University, Amsterdam, the Netherlands JAMES STRAMEL Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of Santa Monica, USA

Reviews

'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

Book Information
ISBN 9781403989840
Author R. Halwani
Format Hardback
Page Count 276
Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
Publisher Palgrave USA