Pornography: A Philosophical Introduction

Debates over pornography are often heated and deeply polarized, with philosophical debates concerning pornography fraught with difficult questions. Mari Mikkola provides an accessible introduction to contemporary philosophical debates conducted from a feminist philosophical perspective, clarifying different stances in the debate and offering substantive philosophical views on different aspects of the debate. The book provides methodological insights about doing philosophical work on something as ubiquitous as pornography.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 21 February 2019
\n Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
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Debates surrounding pornography often evoke intense and deeply polarized discussions, akin to other topics related to sex. Pornography touches upon the very essence of our values and convictions, making it a subject that elicits profound philosophical inquiry. The philosophical debates surrounding pornography are rife with challenging questions: What exactly is pornography? What purposes, if any, does pornography serve? Is the consumption of pornography a harmless private matter, or does it violate women's civil rights? What, if anything, should be legally done about pornography? Can there be a genuinely feminist pro-pornography stance?

Answering these questions is intricate due to widespread confusion regarding the conceptual and political commitments of different anti- and pro-pornography positions. It is crucial to clarify the debate and make genuine philosophical progress in discussing the topic of pornography. Mari Mikkola offers an accessible introduction to contemporary philosophical debates conducted from a feminist philosophical perspective in her book. The book begins with a morally neutral stance, providing a comprehensive exploration of various philosophical positions on pornography found in ethics, aesthetics, feminist philosophy, political philosophy, epistemology, and social ontology. By clarifying different stances in the debate, the book aims to help readers understand the stakes involved. While the book does not advocate for a singular outlook, it presents substantive philosophical views on various aspects of the philosophical debates about pornography. Mikkola ultimately provides readers with valuable methodological insights.

\n Weight: 342g\n
Dimension: 140 x 210 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780190640071\n \n