{"product_id":"ars-erotica-sex-and-somaesthetics-in-the-classical-arts-of-love-paperback-9780521181204","title":"Ars Erotica; Sex and Somaesthetics in the Classical Arts of Love (Paperback) 9780521181204","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eArs Erotica\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eSex and Somaesthetics in the Classical Arts of Love\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrawing on theories of lovemaking from ancient Asian and Western cultures, this book provides a new aesthetics of erotic love.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRichard Shusterman (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521181204, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 25 March 2021\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e436 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.6 x 15.2 x 2.4 cm, 0.63 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'… An absolutely trailblazing work … Ars Erotica sheds light on a path worthy of future study and it has definitely established Shusterman's role in the history of aesthetics as a major one.' Max Ryynänen, Slovak Journal of Aesthetics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe term ars erotica refers to the styles and techniques of lovemaking with the honorific title of art. But in what sense are these practices artistic and how do they contribute to the aesthetics and ethics of self-cultivation in the art of living? In this book, Richard Shusterman offers a critical, comparative analysis of the erotic theories proposed by the most influential premodern cultural traditions that shaped our contemporary world. Beginning with ancient Greece, whose god of desiring love gave eroticism its name, Shusterman examines the Judaeo-Christian biblical tradition and the classical erotic theories of Chinese, Indian, Islamic, and Japanese cultures, before concluding with medieval and Renaissance Europe. His exploration of their errors and insights shows how we could improve the quality of life and love today. By using the engine of eros to cultivate qualities of sensitivity, grace, skill, and self-mastery, we can reimagine a richer, more positive vision of sex education.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Ars Erotica and the question of aesthetics\u003cbr\u003e 2. Dialectics of desire and virtue\u003cbr\u003e 3. The biblical tradition\u003cbr\u003e 4. Chinese Qi erotics\u003cbr\u003e 5. Lovemaking as aesthetic education\u003cbr\u003e 6. Fragrance, veils, and violence\u003cbr\u003e 7. From romantic refinement to courtesan conoisseurship\u003cbr\u003e 8. Commingling, complexity, and conflict.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Sociology: sexual relations [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Sociology: sexual relations\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Sociology:%20sexual%20relations%20%5BJHBK5%5D%22\"\u003eJHBK5\u003c\/a\u003e], Gender studies, gender groups [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Gender studies, gender groups\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Gender%20studies,%20gender%20groups%20%5BJFSJ%5D%22\"\u003eJFSJ\u003c\/a\u003e], Religious aspects of sexuality, gender \u0026amp; relationships [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Religious aspects of sexuality, gender \u0026amp; relationships\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Religious%20aspects%20of%20sexuality,%20gender%20\u0026amp;%20relationships%20%5BHRLM7%5D%22\"\u003eHRLM7\u003c\/a\u003e], Philosophy of religion [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Philosophy of religion\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Philosophy%20of%20religion%20%5BHRAB%5D%22\"\u003eHRAB\u003c\/a\u003e], History of Western philosophy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of Western philosophy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20Western%20philosophy%20%5BHPC%5D%22\"\u003eHPC\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46003434914072,"sku":"9780521181204","price":25.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521181204i_d1e1c969-114c-4ddb-a5a2-4ae45a4f454a.jpg?v=1691373276","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/ars-erotica-sex-and-somaesthetics-in-the-classical-arts-of-love-paperback-9780521181204","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}