"Sex & Character" by Otto Weininger is a philosophical work from the early 1900s that seeks to understand the links between sex and personality. The book examines the spiritual differences between men and women, aiming to explain these variations through character. Weininger analyzes sexual types using philosophical and biological ideas, revealing the complexities of human sexuality; he argues that simple male and female categories miss the subtle aspects of human identity. Instead, he calls for acknowledging the varied forms between sexes, using embryology and the changeability of sexual traits to support his study. His effort aims at detailing the guidelines of sexual attraction and philosophical effects of sexuality, proposing that identities are not fixed but exist across a spectrum of male and female traits.
Sex & Character Authorised Translation from the Sixth German Edition
By Otto Weininger
Venture into a philosophical exploration where the essence of male and female identities blurs, revealing a spectrum of traits that challenges the norms of rigid gender categorizations.
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About the AuthorOtto Weininger was an Austrian philosopher who lived in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In 1903, he published the book Geschlecht und Charakter, which gained popularity after his suicide at the age of 23. Parts of his work were adapted for use by the Nazi regime. Weininger had a strong influence on Ludwig Wittgenstein, August Strindberg, and, via his lesser-known work Über die letzten Dinge, on James Joyce.
Otto Weininger was an Austrian philosopher who lived in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In 1903, he published the book Geschlecht und Charakter, which gained popularity after his suicide at the age of 23. Parts of his work were adapted for use by the Nazi regime. Weininger had a strong influence on Ludwig Wittgenstein, August Strindberg, and, via his lesser-known work Über die letzten Dinge, on James Joyce.
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