Sexual Orientation and Human Rights

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Rowman & Littlefield, 1999 - Philosophy - 183 pages
What rights govern heterosexual and homosexual behaviors? Two distinguished philosophers debate this important issue in Sexual Orientation and Human Rights. Laurence M. Thomas argues that a society which has the constitutional resources to protect hate groups can protect homosexuals without valorizing the homosexual life-style. He defends the view that the Bible cannot warrant the venom that, in the name of religion, is often expressed against homosexuals. Michael E. Levin defends the unorthodox view that the aversion some people experience toward homosexuality deserves respect. He further argues that while homosexuals enjoy the same rights as others to be free of violence and discrimination, they do not have more extensive rights.
 

Contents

Chapter 1 The Good Society and Sexual Orientation
1
Chapter 2 Against Homosexual Liberation
79
A Response to Levin
159
Chapter 4 Reply to Thomas
169
Index
178
About the Authors
183
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Michael Levin, born 1943, is lecturer of History of Art & Architecture, Holon Academic Institute of Technology, Arts & Sciences, Faculty of Architecture, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, & Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design, Jerusalem, Dept. of Industrial Design.