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Care of the Sexual Self: Áskesis as a Route to Sex Education

Care of the Sexual Self: Áskesis as a Route to Sex Education

Miller, Shaun

Hardcover

PhilosophyGeneral Gender StudiesTeaching Instruction

ISBN10: 1666953997
ISBN13: 9781666953992
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: Feb 19 2026
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

In response to the limitations of traditional US sex education models, this book presents a groundbreaking approach rooted in ancient practices of self-cultivation.

Shaun Miller critiques existing frameworks-paternalistic, liberal-consequentialist, and liberal-deontological-arguing that they focus narrowly on behavior, outcomes, and consent while neglecting the deeper development of sexual identity and character.

The áskesis model, in contrast, offers a transformative method that emphasizes self-discipline, emotional awareness, and critical engagement with societal norms. By applying áskesis to modern sex education, the book proposes a curriculum that encourages students to explore their authentic sexual selves and question heteronormative assumptions. The áskesis model moves beyond risk avoidance and simply giving or receiving consent: it empowers individuals to embrace diverse sexual and gender identities while fostering moral and emotional growth.

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