Ethics focused on moderation rather than total prohibition.
Early Greek philosophy viewed sexual desire as a force to be channeled for the benefit of the city-state. The Making of Fornication: Eros, Ethics, and Po...
The Making of Fornication: Eros, Ethics, and Political Reform in Greek Philosophy and Early Christianity explores how the concept of "fornication" was constructed through centuries of moral and social shifts. It traces the evolution of sexual ethics from Classical Greek ideals to the rigorous asceticism of late antiquity. 🏛️ Classical Origins Ethics focused on moderation rather than total prohibition
Sexual regulation served as a tool for defining community boundaries. The Making of Fornication: Eros, Ethics, and Po...