02341cam a22003013u 4500 32588 UtSlPG 20260610133737.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HQ Symonds, John Addington, 1840-1893 A Problem in Modern Ethics : Being an Inquiry into the Phenomenon of Sexual Inversion, Addressed Especially to Medical Psychologists and Jurists Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-05-29 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "A Problem in Modern Ethics" by John Addington Symonds is a scholarly inquiry written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the complex subject of sexual inversion, particularly from a philosophical, medical, and legal perspective, intending to shed light on a topic often treated with disdain in Christian societies. Symonds aims to analyze the nature of this phenomenon, offering insights for those in the fields of medical psychology and jurisprudence. At the start of the work, the author sets the stage for a broad exploration of sexual inversion, which he refers to as "inverted sexuality." He highlights the historical and cultural ubiquity of this phenomenon, suggesting it has been misunderstood and stigmatized throughout history. The introduction emphasizes the necessity for scientific investigation into sexual inversion and the significance of openly discussing human passions typically relegated to the shadows. Symonds posits that, despite societal condemnation, these instincts have persisted across cultures and eras, warranting a careful examination of their nature and the moral and legal implications they engender. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Homosexuality https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32588 73434 73434