Sex from Plato to Paglia [2 volumes] : A Philosophical Encyclopedia

More than 150 entries locate sexuality in its humanistic and social contexts.

Sexuality has captured our imagination since antiquity.

Its passion and mysteries have inspired numerous creative works and posed many ethical, legal, and social challenges. Because sex is so central to our personal lives and society, various thinkers have pondered its philosophical dimensions.

This reference book, the first of its kind, offers comprehensive coverage of sexual philosophy.

Unlike other works, which explore the biology of sex, this encyclopedia locates sexuality in its broader intellectual and social contexts.

Through more than 150 alphabetically arranged entries, this encyclopedia chronicles how people have thought about sexuality across time and cultures.

The entries, written by more than 100 expert contributors who cite current scholarship, provide insightful discussions of thinkers, topics, movements, religions, and concepts.