The Moral Defense of Homosexuality

Chris Meyers

doi:10.5771/9781442249325

The Moral Defense of Homosexuality

Why Every Argument against Gay Rights Fails

Erschienen 2015

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doi.org/10.5771/9781442249325
ISBN print: 978-1-4422-4931-8
ISBN online: 978-1-4422-4932-5
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham

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Abstract

Chris Meyers takes the reader on a careful, rational, sustained criticism of arguments about the immorality of homosexuality. Meyers refutes anti-gay arguments by showing that they are based on unreasonable or demonstrably false ideas about the nature of morality. Working through the morality arguments against homosexuality, Meyers shows how the nature of morality demands impartial, overriding reasons to act. He argues that morality is not grounded in visceral feelings of disgust, commands from the scriptures, or mysterious Platonic essences. In clear, convincing discussion, Meyers examines morality to promote the moral logic of granting rights to all people, no matter their sexual orientation.

Schlagworte

moral theory gay rights homosexuality

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Preface
- Contents
- Preface
1–22 1 Introduction 1–22
23–44 2 What Is Morality? 23–44
45–62 3 Moral Theory and Divine Command 45–62
63–90 4 Destiny or Choice? Biology, Sexual Orientation, and Responsibility 63–90
91–114 5 Homosexuality and Morality I—The Natural Law Argument 91–114
115–132 6 Homosexuality and Morality II—The Teleological Argument and Moral Intuitionistism 115–132
133–152 7 Debunking Psychological Explanations for Disapproval of Homosexuality 133–152
153–172 8 Homosexuality, Consequences, and Justice I—Slippery Slope Arguments 153–172
173–196 9 Homosexuality, Consequences, and Justice II: Alleged Bad Consequences of Gay-Tolerant Public Policies 173–196
197–220 10 Arguments in Favor of Homosexuality and Gay Rights 197–220
221–238 Notes 221–238
239–242 Bibliography 239–242
243–246 Index 243–246
247–247 About the Author 247–247

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