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Studies in Sexual Inversion Embodying: A Study in Greek Ethics and a Study in Modern Ethics
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PhilosophyAncient GreeceGLBTQIA Studies
ISBN13: 9781026015544
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 214
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Studies in Sexual Inversion Embodying: A Study in Greek Ethics and a Study in Modern Ethics is a seminal exploration into the historical, cultural, and moral dimensions of same-sex attraction. Written by John Addington Symonds, a distinguished Victorian scholar and poet, this volume brings together two of his most significant essays on the subject of sexual identity.
The first portion, A Study in Greek Ethics, provides an in-depth analysis of male-male relationships in Ancient Greece, illustrating how such bonds were woven into the fabric of military training, education, and philosophical life. Symonds argues that these relationships were often viewed as a means of fostering civic virtue and individual courage. The second portion, A Study in Modern Ethics, addresses the social and legal status of inversion in the late nineteenth century. In this section, Symonds calls for a shift toward scientific understanding and legal reform, advocating for the recognition of same-sex attraction as a natural variation rather than a moral failing.
As a key text in the history of human rights and sexual politics, this work remains a vital resource for those interested in the evolution of ethical thought, classical history, and the origins of modern queer studies.
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