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The History Of Sexuality, Volume 2: The Use Of Pleasure
The History Of Sexuality, Volume 2: The Use Of Pleasure
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Throughout The Uses of Pleasure Foucault analyzes an irresistible array of ancient Greek texts on eroticism as he tries to answer basic questions: How in the West did sexual experience become a moral issue? And why were other appetites of the body, such as hunger, and collective concerns, such as civic duty, not subjected to the numberless rules and regulations and judgments that have defined, if not confined, sexual behavior?
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Explores ancient Greek views on pleasure and sexuality.
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Who is this book for?
If you're curious about how Western attitudes towards sexuality evolved, this book offers a fascinating dive into ancient Greek perspectives. Foucault's analysis reveals how ideas about pleasure were intertwined with morality and societal norms, providing a fresh lens to understand modern sexual morality. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in history, philosophy, and the social constructs around human desire.