Ars Erotica - Sex and Somaesthetics in the Classical Arts of Love (Hardcover)

The term ars erotica refers to the styles and techniques of lovemaking with the honorific title of art. But in what sense are these practices artistic and how do they contribute to the aesthetics and ethics of self-cultivation in the art of living? In this book, Richard Shusterman offers a critical, comparative analysis of the erotic theories proposed by the most influential premodern cultural traditions that shaped our contemporary world. Beginning with ancient Greece, whose god of desiring love gave eroticism its name, Shusterman examines the Judaeo-Christian biblical tradition and the classical erotic theories of Chinese, Indian, Islamic, and Japanese cultures, before concluding with medieval and Renaissance Europe. His exploration of their errors and insights shows how we could improve the quality of life and love today. By using the engine of eros to cultivate qualities of sensitivity, grace, skill, and self-mastery, we can reimagine a richer, more positive vision of sex education.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2021
Authors:	Richard Shusterman
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	436
ISBN-13:	978-1-107-00476-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Philosophy of religion > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious life & practice > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Family & relationships > Sexual relations Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious life & practice > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Philosophy of religion > General Promotions
LSN:	1-107-00476-4
Barcode:	9781107004764

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