Category Archives: Sexuality
Let’s See What’s in the News Today (Oct. 19, 2014)
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Sex and Expectations
Philosopher Neil McArthur asks an interesting question which is the title of his essay: “Should We Have Sex Because Our Partner Wants To?” McArthur is asking whether one has an expectation—maybe even obligation—to have sex with one’s partner just because … Continue reading
Let’s See What’s in the News Today (May 18, 2014)
Children Preschoolers are usually better than college students at figuring out the technological gizmos because they’re less biased wen it comes to the cause and effect relationship of the technology. Studies show the the eldest sister gets a higher edge when it … Continue reading
Let’s See What’s in the News Today (Feb. 16, 2014)
Children Nine-month olds can tell friends from foes. The dangers of the Good Mother Myth. The choice to be child-free is admirable, not selfish. From the article itself: The increased visibility and acceptance of women who choose not to have children … Continue reading
Let’s See What’s in the News Today (Feb. 1, 2014)
Abortion Some states require women to look at an ultrasound before an abortion. The argument behind this is that this would hopefully form a bond between the mother and the fetus and the mother would change her mind and continue … Continue reading
Let’s See What’s in the News Today (Jan. 12, 2014)
Abortion Vermont introduces a bill affirming a right to an abortion. Animals Dogs can sense magnetic variations of the earth. Economics The Pope recently made comments critiquing capitalism. The Atlantic has a response by saying the Pope is ignorant about world economics. Toward the … Continue reading
Let’s See What’s in the News Today (Jan. 1, 2014)
Feminism Feminism and computer programming languages. Music The band “Pussy Riot” was jailed by Putin. Now, the members are released by one of the members says that the release is just a publicity stunt:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQVBtjhOxBI Relationships Long distance relationships can work! … Continue reading
Let’s See What’s in the News Today (Dec. 8, 2013)
Children Exercising during pregnancy could give the future baby a head start. Culture Amazon.com is teaming up with USPS to deliver mail on Sundays, at least in LA and NY. Next year, they’ll delve into more cities. UK to ban … Continue reading
Raja Halwani’s “On F***ing Around” (Part Five)
In part one, I investigated Halwani’s definitions of “casual sex,” “promiscuity,” and “objectification.” With objectification, Halwani went through the different senses of objectification by going through Nussbaum’s and Langton’s list. In part two, I investigated Halwani’s first attempt at the first strategy to see … Continue reading
Raja Halwani’s “On F***ing Around” (Part Four)
In part one, I investigated Halwani’s definitions of “casual sex,” “promiscuity,” and “objectification.” With objectification, Halwani went through the different senses of objectification by going through Nussbaum’s and Langton’s list. In part two, I investigated Halwani’s first attempt at the first strategy to see … Continue reading
