Ontologies of Sex: Philosophy in Sexual Politics

Ontologies of Sex: Philosophy in Sexual Politics explores the ontological foundations of feminist theories of sexual difference and engages with phenomenological and ontological perspectives on erotic experience. It examines the paradoxes of law, death, abjection, subjectivity, sovereignty, commitment, engagement, and freedom in the realm of eroticism and encourages the reader to contemplate the significance of Eros for human life and political subjectivity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Ontologies of Sex: Philosophy in Sexual Politics delves into the philosophical foundations of feminist theories of sexual difference, engaging in a thoughtful dialogue with phenomenological and ontological perspectives on erotic experience. Erotic relation emerges as a profound corporeal, intimate, and affective encounter between individuals, offering the potential for self-discovery and mutual revelation. Within the realm of eroticism, profound paradoxes, such as the interplay between law and desire, the contemplation of death, the embrace of abjection, the exploration of subjectivity, the assertion of sovereignty, the commitment to relationships, the engagement in acts of love, and the pursuit of freedom come to the forefront. By investigating diverse analyses of sexual oppression and diverse ethical frameworks of Eros, this book invites the reader to embark on a profound existential exploration of the significance of Eros in the broader context of human life and political subjectivity.

Ontologies of Sex: Philosophy in Sexual Politics delves into the philosophical foundations of feminist theories of sexual difference, engaging in a thoughtful dialogue with phenomenological and ontological perspectives on erotic experience. Erotic relation emerges as a profound corporeal, intimate, and affective encounter between individuals, offering the potential for self-discovery and mutual revelation. Within the realm of eroticism, profound paradoxes, such as the interplay between law and desire, the contemplation of death, the embrace of abjection, the exploration of subjectivity, the assertion of sovereignty, the commitment to relationships, the engagement in acts of love, and the pursuit of freedom come to the forefront. By investigating diverse analyses of sexual oppression and diverse ethical frameworks of Eros, this book invites the reader to embark on a profound existential exploration of the significance of Eros in the broader context of human life and political subjectivity.

Weight: 376g
Dimension: 220 x 154 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538148198