Civilizing Sex: On Chastity and the Common Good by Patrick Riley

Civilizing Sex: On Chastity and the Common Good

Religious Studies: Bloomsbury Academic Collections

Patrick Riley

272 pages missing pub info (editions)

nonfiction religion medium-paced
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A fascinating account of the role of sex as a civilizing force in the west, this lucid and compelling book contends that keeping sex within marriage is essential for the well-being of any society. Riley explores the Judaeo-Christian tradition on m...

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