Is it wrong for a man to buy sex from a woman? In this book, Holly
Lawford-Smith argues that it is wrong: commercial sex is
quintessentially hierarchical sex, and it is wrong both to have,
and to perpetuate a market in, hierarchical sex. Angie Pepper
argues that it isn’t wrong: men are permitted to buy sex from
those women who freely choose to sell it. Important but different
interests are at stake in these two positions. According to the
first, we should prioritize the interest of all women in securing a
society that has achieved equality between the sexes, and we should
make the changes needed to get there including prohibiting men from
buying sex from women. In contrast, the second position prioritizes
the protection of individuals' rights to engage in consensual
commercial sex exchanges and demands that we strive for gender
equality without compromising these rights. The two authors debate
the ethical issues involved in the decision to buy sex, arguing
passionately for very different conclusions, in a way that is
lively, constructive, and sure to leave readers with a lot to think
about. Key Features: Focuses on the pressing moral issue of whether
we’re morally permitted to buy sex. Advances two different
normative ethical approaches to the issue and develops two
competing arguments. Demonstrates how philosophical debate on
controversial topics can be productive and easy-to-follow. Provides
a glossary with definitions of key terms that are bolded in the
main text. Includes section summaries that give an overview of the
main arguments and a comprehensive bibliography for further
reading.
General
| Imprint: |
Routledge
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Little Debates about Big Questions |
| Release date: |
December 2023 |
| First published: |
2024 |
| Authors: |
Holly Lawford-Smith
• Angie Pepper
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
170 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-367-77053-2 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-367-77053-9 |
| Barcode: |
9780367770532 |
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