Sexual Orientation and Human Rights
1st Edition
Published on 1. January 2000
192 pages
978-0-585-11891-8 (ISBN)
Description
What rights govern heterosexual and homosexual behaviors? Two distinguished philosophers debate this important issue in Sexual Orientation and Human Rights. Laurence Thomas argues that a society which has the constitutional resources to protect hate groups can protect homosexuals without valorizing the homosexual life-style. He defends the view that the Bible cannot warrant the venom that, in the name of religion, is often expressed against homosexuals. Michael Levin defends the unorthodox view that the aversion some people experience toward homosexuality deserves respect. He further argues that while homosexuals enjoy the same rights as others to be free of violence and discrimination, they do not have more extensive rights.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-0-585-11891-8 (9780585118918)
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Additional editions
Laurence M. Thomas | Michael E. Levin
Sexual Orientation and Human Rights
Book
10/1999
Rowman & Littlefield
€112.85
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Persons
Laurence M. Thomas is professor in the departments of political science and philosophy at Syracuse University, where he also teaches in the Jewish studies program. He is the author of numerous articles and two previous books Living Morally and Vessels of Evil.
Michael E. Levin is professor of philosophy at City College and the City University of New York. He is the author of numerous books and articles, including Metaphysics and the Mind-Body Problem.
Michael E. Levin is professor of philosophy at City College and the City University of New York. He is the author of numerous books and articles, including Metaphysics and the Mind-Body Problem.
Content
Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 1. The Good Society and Sexual Orientation
Chapter 3 2. Against Homosexual Liberation
Chapter 4 3. Preferences and Equality: A Response to Levin
Chapter 5 4. Reply to Thomas
Chapter 6 Index
Chapter 7 About the Authors
Chapter 2 1. The Good Society and Sexual Orientation
Chapter 3 2. Against Homosexual Liberation
Chapter 4 3. Preferences and Equality: A Response to Levin
Chapter 5 4. Reply to Thomas
Chapter 6 Index
Chapter 7 About the Authors
