On Getting Off - Sex and Philosophy

The curious reader's companion to sex. 'Wit, you know, is the unexpected copulation of ideas.' Samuel JohnsonWhy is screwing so funny?How should we think about our most shocking fantasies? What is so captivating about nudity?Inspired by philosophy, literature, and private life, Damon Young explores the paradoxes of the bedroom. On Getting Off will f**k with your mind.

About the author

Damon Young is a prize-winning philosopher and writer. He is the author or editor of thirteen books, including The Art of Reading, How to Think About Exercise, Philosophy in the Garden, and Distraction. His works have been translated into eleven languages, and he has also written poetry, short fiction, and children’s fiction. Young is an Associate in Philosophy at the University of Melbourne.

Product details

• Authors: Damon Young
• Publisher: Faber Factory Plus GBS
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.02.2021
• EAN: 9781912854233
• ISBN: 978-1-912854-23-3
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, HEALTH & FITNESS / Sexuality, Gender studies, gender groups, Sexual Behaviour, Sex & sexuality, social aspects