Sexual Orientation and Human Rights (Paperback)

Laurence M. Thomas, Michael E. Levin

Series: Point/Counterpoint: Philosophers Debate Contemporary Issues

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What rights govern heterosexual and homosexual behaviors? Two distinguished philosophers debate this important issue in Sexual Orientation and Human Rights. Laurence M. 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 E. 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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Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Point/Counterpoint: Philosophers Debate Contemporary Issues
Release date:	December 1999
First published:	October 1999
Authors:	Laurence M. Thomas • Michael E. Levin
Dimensions:	228 x 149 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-0-8476-8770-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gay & Lesbian studies > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Human rights > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy Promotions
LSN:	0-8476-8770-8
Barcode:	9780847687701