Étude Médico-Légale: Psychopathia Sexualis by R. von Krafft-Ebing
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| Author | Krafft-Ebing, R. von (Richard), 1840-1902 |
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| Translator | Csapo, Sigismond |
| Translator | Laurent, Emile, 1861-1904 |
| Title |
Étude Médico-Légale: Psychopathia Sexualis avec recherches spéciales sur l'inversion sexuelle |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychopathia_Sexualis |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Étude Médico-Légale: Psychopathia Sexualis" by R. von Krafft-Ebing is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work explores the complex interplay between sexual pathology, morality, and societal norms, presenting a detailed analysis of sexual instincts, their manifestations, and their psychological impacts. The text aims to provide a framework for understanding various sexual behaviors, particularly those deemed deviant or pathological, and their roots in human physiology and psychology. The opening of the work establishes its scholarly purpose, arguing for the significance of studying sexual behavior through a scientific lens. Krafft-Ebing comments on the insufficient attention philosophers have given to sexual life, advocating for a more rigorous examination of its psychological dimensions. He sets the stage for a discussion that will cover the development of sexual instincts, the impact of cultural and religious contexts, and the variation of sexual morality across different civilizations. The text presents a critical examination of how sexual impulses influence human existence and societal constructs while preparing to delve deeper into the complexities of sexual identity and behavior that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Paraphilias |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24766 |
| Release Date | Mar 6, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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