Why It''s Ok to Not Be Monogamous

This book rejects the claim that non-monogamy among honest, informed and consenting adults is morally impermissible. He shows instead how polyamorous relationships can actually be exemplars of moral virtue. It discusses how social and political forces sustain and reward monogamous relationships.

Sommario

Foreword by Elizabeth Brake Introduction 1. What is Non-Monogamy? 2. Why It’s OK to NOT be Monogamous 3. Monogamous and Non-Monogamous Identity 4. Why It’s NOT OK for Liberal States to be Monogamous Conclusion

Info autore

Justin L. Clardy is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Santa Clara University. He writes on normative questions that emerge in the context of interpersonal relationships and political theories. Why It’s OK to Not Be Monogamous is Clardy’s debut book-length publication.

Riassunto

This book rejects the claim that non-monogamy among honest, informed and consenting adults is morally impermissible. He shows instead how polyamorous relationships can actually be exemplars of moral virtue. It discusses how social and political forces sustain and reward monogamous relationships.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Justin L. Clardy
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 01.03.2023
• EAN: 9781032450193
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3245019-3
• Pagine: 162
• Serie: Why It's OK
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Geoscienze > Geografia; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze sociali, tematiche generali; Sociology, Cultural Studies, PHILOSOPHY / General, Ethics & moral philosophy, Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology, Philosophy: aesthetics, Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology, Ethics and moral philosophy, Gender studies: men and boys, Gender Studies: Men