"A Problem in Modern Ethics" by John Addington Symonds is a deep exploration of sexual inversion, written during the late 1800s, that investigates this complex topic through philosophical, medical, and legal lenses. Intended for experts in medical psychology and law, the book seeks to illuminate a subject frequently scorned in Christian communities. Symonds initiates with a wide-ranging look into "inverted sexuality," stressing its widespread presence throughout history and how it's been misinterpreted and shamed. The book argues for a scientific study of sexual inversion, advocating for open conversations about human desires often kept hidden. Despite societal disapproval, Symonds notes these instincts persist across cultures and time, calling for a careful study of their nature and moral consequences.
A Problem in Modern Ethics Being an Inquiry into the Phenomenon of Sexual Inversion, Addressed Especially to Medical Psychologists and Jurists
By John Addington Symonds
In a time of immense societal disapproval, a forbidden desire emerges, prompting an analysis of its existence and moral implications under the scrutinizing eyes of science and law.
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About the AuthorJohn Addington Symonds Jr. was an English poet and literary critic. A cultural historian, he was known for his work on the Renaissance, as well as numerous biographies of writers and artists. Although married with children, Symonds supported male love (homosexuality), which he believed could include pederastic as well as egalitarian relationships, referring to it as l'amour de l'impossible. He also wrote much poetry inspired by his same-sex affairs.
John Addington Symonds Jr. was an English poet and literary critic. A cultural historian, he was known for his work on the Renaissance, as well as numerous biographies of writers and artists. Although married with children, Symonds supported male love (homosexuality), which he believed could include pederastic as well as egalitarian relationships, referring to it as l'amour de l'impossible. He also wrote much poetry inspired by his same-sex affairs.
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