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100 1 _aKrafft-Ebing, R. von
_q(Richard),
_d1840-1902
245 1 0 _aPsychopathia sexualis: With especial reference to contrary sexual instinct :
_bA medico-legal study
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-03-26
508 _aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Psychopathia Sexualis: With Especial Reference to Contrary Sexual Instinct" by Dr. R. von Krafft-Ebing is a medico-legal study written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the complexities of human sexuality, with a particular focus on sexual pathologies, including sexual perversions and their implications for both individuals and society. It aims to establish a scientific foundation for understanding sexual deviations, exploring their psychological, physiological, and sociocultural dimensions. The opening of the text sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of sexual instinct as a powerful motivator of human behavior, intertwining sexuality with ethical, artistic, and emotional aspects of life. Krafft-Ebing emphasizes the lack of scientific discourse regarding sexuality, critiquing previous philosophical treatments and arguing for a medically-informed exploration of sexual psychology. He draws attention to the importance of understanding sexual phenomena in a clinical context, acknowledging that misconceptions and societal taboos often complicate discussions about sexual deviance. The beginning presents a clear intention to address this gap in knowledge, making the work not only relevant to medical professionals but also vital for the legal understanding of sexual crimes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aParaphilias
700 1 _aChaddock, Charles Gilbert,
_d1861-1936
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64931
999 _c105754
_d105754