An Outline of Sexual Morality

"An Outline of Sexual Morality" by Kenneth Ingram is an exploration of sexual ethics, written in the early 1900s. It seeks to clarify the complex issues of human sexuality, its effects on society, and the ethical standards that govern it, notably how philosophies such as Puritanism have shaped sexual perspectives. Ingram pushes for a new view on sexual morality accentuating love and the proper release of sexual urges, starting by explaining the reasons for talking about sexual morality, such as the confusion in views on sex and the large effect of Puritan ideas. Ingram points out that this confusion often creates a simple-minded view seeing sex as only bad, missing its important place in human bonds, and recognizes the need for love in sexual relations and a balanced view of sexual ethics considering personal freedom and responsibility to society.