by Jason Stotts
I’m having a really realizing that it’s true, it just doesn’t seem possible, but I’m done with a complete draft of my first book Eros and Ethos: A New Theory and Application of Sexual Ethics. It’s been a long hard road of writing it here and there, while working full time, as well as blogging, podcasting, and having a life. But, it’s finally done in draft and I couldn’t be happier about it! It exists now.
It’s just in time too, because, and I’m publicly announcing this for the first time here, I’ll be starting a MA,MFT program in just a couple of days! The last two months have been a blur as I worked to finish the draft before the program started. I’m pretty sure that in the last 60 days, I’ve written nearly 60,000 words. It’s been a crazy summer and now I’ll be starting grad school, working on book revisions, and working full time. It’s going to be a busy next couple of years. But, I’m excited and optimistic! I’ll be more formally announcing my decision to go to grad school soon and there will be more details there, including how you can help.
Now, some info about the book: 127,000 words, across 229 pages, and 16 chapters. The outline is below:
Introduction
Part 1: The Theory
Chapter 1: Ethics
Ethics from Life
The Nature of Ethics
Egoism
Eudaimonistic Ethics
The Achievement of the Good Life
Conclusions
Chapter 2: Emotions
What is an Emotion?
The Emotional Process
Complications
Sense of Life
Philosophy and Emotional Integration
The Passionate Life
Chapter 3: Love
Challenging the Old Paradigms
What Kind of Person is Capable of Love?
The Nature of Erotic Love
Chapter 4: Relationships
The Bases of Relationships
Characteristics of a Proper Relationship
Marriage
Friendship versus Romantic Love
Chapter 5: Sexual Attraction and Fantasy
Cultural Paradigms of Attraction
The Shallowness of Simple Physical Attraction
Character Attraction
Philosophy and its Role in Attraction
Fantasy
Chapter 6: Identity, Orientation, and Self-Understanding
Understanding Identity and Orientation
A Broader Perspective: What is Orientation and Identity?
Historical Western Conceptions of Masculinity and Femininity
Reconceptualizing Masculinity and Femininity
Chapter 7: Sex, Union, and Intimacy
The Nature of Sex
Sexual Pleasure
Intimacy, Union, and a Shared Life
Conclusion and Summary of Part 1
Chapter 1: Ethics
Chapter 2: Emotions
Chapter 3: Love
Chapter 4: Romantic Relationships
Chapter 5: Sexual Attraction and Fantasy
Chapter 6: Identity, Orientation, and Self-Understanding
Chapter 7: Sex, Union, and Intimacy
Part 2: The Applications
Chapter 8: Erotic Decadence
The Principles of Ascension and Perversion
Perversion
Fetishism
Sexual Violence and Consent
Promiscuity and Inauthentic Love
Sexual Mutilation
Chapter 9: Faith, Mysticism, and Sex
The Sexual Ethics of Ignorance and Inaction
Taboos and Forbidden Ideas
Dualism and its Implications
Altruism’s Poison and Relationships
Masturbation: The Most Natural Thing in the World
Chapter 10: Reproduction, Progeny, and Family
The Value of Family
Parental Responsibility
Birth Control
Abortion
Chapter 11: Sex for Sale
Pornography
Strip Clubs
Prostitution and Sex Work
Conclusion
Chapter 12: Children and Sexuality
The Sexual Child
Pedophilia, Hebephilia, and Ephebophilia
Incest
Age of Consent
Conclusion
Chapter 13: Polysexuality
Terminology: Mono and Poly
But, is it Natural?
The Morality of Polysexuality?
Relationships: A Continuum of Openness
Conclusion
Chapter 14: Kink
The Nature of Kink
Sodomy
Male Anal Play and Prostate Stimulation
Pegging
Fisting
BDSM
Chapter 15: Public and Private
Nudity and Nakedness
Public Nudity and Nude Beaches
Voyeurism and Exhibitionism
Chapter 16: Society, Sex, and the Law
Shamenorming
Obscenity
The Right to Privacy and Sexual Self-Determination
Bestiality
Conclusion
I hope you’re as excited about the book as I am!
Comments
3 responses to “Eros and Ethos Update: First Complete Draft Done!”
Congratulations, Jason!
I can’t wait to buy a copy.
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