Sexual Ethics (Classic Reprint): A Study of Borderland Questions: A Study of Borderland Questions (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Robert Michels

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330395247 ISBN 13: 9781330395240

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Understanding sexual ethics in everyday life and law This work explores borderland questions about love, consent, modesty, and the social norms that shape intimate life. It presents observations from psychology and sociology in a clear, readable voice.

This edition frames how moral ideas about sex have evolved and how individuals navigate desire, duty, and the pressures of society. It aims to spark thoughtful discussion rather than present simple answers, inviting readers to examine their own beliefs.

• How consent, chastity, and modesty are defined across cultures and eras


• Where love meets social rules in marriage, prostitution, and pre‑conjugal life


• The effects of education, tradition, and economic power on intimate choices


• Ways to think about ethical limits and personal responsibility in erotic life

Ideal for readers of cultural critique and social psychology who want a measured, historical look at how erotic life intersects with ethics and society.

About this title

About the Author

Robert Michels (1876-1936) was considered a founder of political sociology. He was the author of a variety of books including German Social Democracy as an International Association and Proletariat and Bourgeoisie. He wrote regularly for The Archives of Social Science in Germany.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330395247
• ISBN 13: 9781330395240
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 316