A Problem in Greek Ethics: Being an inquiry into the phenomenon of sexual inversion, addressed especially to medical psychologists and jurists

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John Addington Symonds' landmark 1910 treatise remains a foundational text in the history of sexual ethics and philosophy. Written at a time when the medical and legal communities were actively debating the classification of sexual inversion, Symonds applies rigorous philosophical inquiry to a subject that was then radical and is now essential for understanding the evolution of modern psychology.\n\nThrough the lens of Greek ethics, Symonds examines the nature of desire and identity with a precision that anticipates later developments in sexology. This work is not merely a historical curiosity; it is a serious philosophical investigation into what it means to be human and how society categorizes deviance. Essential reading for students of philosophy, medical historians, and anyone interested in the intellectual history of sexual freedom.