Category: Sexuality

  • Interview about Sexual Ethics on the Philosophy for Flourishing Podcast

    by Jason Stotts I was recently invited back on the “Philosophy for Flourishing” podcast to talk about my view of sexual ethics and why I think my more nuanced view (including re-particularizing sexual ethics via a robust account of constitutions) is critical for flourishing. The conversation ranged across the whole of my book Eros and…

  • Aporia: Sex Work

    by Jason Stotts Aporia (ἀπορɛία): an impasse, puzzlement, doubt, or confusion; a difficulty encountered in establishing the theoretical truth of a proposition, created by the presence of evidence both for and against it. I’m working on revising chapters from Volume 2 to get it ready for publication and one helpful criticism I got on an early version of my chapter on…

  • Aporia: Erotic Character and Sexual Virtues

    by Jason Stotts Aporia (ἀπορɛία): an impasse, puzzlement, doubt, or confusion; a difficulty encountered in establishing the theoretical truth of a proposition, created by the presence of evidence both for and against it. When thinking about the details of what it would mean to live a good sexual life, a thought occurred to me: shouldn’t there be something like an “erotic…

  • #MedBikini

    by Jason Stotts In the Parts of Animals (PA, 645a17-23), the philosopher Aristotle relates to us a story about one of the most famous philosophers of his time, Heraclitus. The story goes that a group of potential followers were seeking out the great sage and came to his house. They found him “warming himself by…

  • Eros and Ethos on Sale!

    by Jason Stotts For just one week, the ebook version of Eros and Ethos: A New Theory of Sexual Ethics will be on sale for over 50% off at just $2.99! If you’ve been waiting to pick up your copy, this is the time to do is. The sale runs from Sunday, July 1, 2018, 8:00 AM (PDT)…

  • Eros & Ethos: Paperback Launch

    by Jason Stotts Many people have been asking me about the paperback and I am delighted to announce that the paperback version of Eros & Ethos: A New Theory of Sexual Ethics is now available on Amazon! This book is the product of a decade of work on my part and it’s the best thing I’ve…

  • Eros and Ethos: Launch Day!

    by Jason Stotts I am thrilled to announce that “Eros and Ethos: A New Theory of Sexual Ethics” is officially published and available for sale in ebook format now (here). The paperback edition will be available in a week or so and I’ll post an update when it’s live. Once you read it, and you’re…

  • Announcement: The Pre-Order is Live

    by Jason Stotts   I am thrilled to announce that as of today, the pre-order is now live on Amazon! Pre-order for the ebook is here: http://amzn.to/2AAwtV0. The pre-order for the print book will be available soon. If you’re interested in ordering special editions, like signed copies or a limited edition numbered run, see this page: https://jasonstotts.com/eros-ethos/signed-copies-special-edition/…