Sex And Character

By Otto Weininger

Book Overview

Sex and Character is a philosophical treatise written by Otto Weininger, first published in 1903. The book explores the relationship between sex and gender, arguing that masculinity and femininity are not simply biological, but are instead shaped by cultural and societal factors. Weininger contends that gender is a fundamental aspect of human identity, and that the differences between men and women are not merely physical, but also psychological and spiritual.The book is divided into two parts. The first part examines the nature of sex and gender, arguing that men and women are fundamentally different in terms of their psychological and spiritual makeup. Weininger contends that men are rational, creative, and individualistic, while women are emotional, passive, and conformist. He suggests that these differences are rooted in biology, but are also shaped by cultural and societal factors.The second part of the book explores the nature of character, arguing that character is a reflection of one's gender identity. Weininger suggests that men and women have different moral and ethical standards, and that these differences are reflected in their behavior. He argues that men are inherently moral and ethical, while women are inherently amoral and unethical.Sex and Character is a controversial book that has been criticized for its sexist and anti-Semitic views. Weininger's ideas have been rejected by many modern scholars, but the book remains an important work in the history of gender studies and philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428600620
• ISBN13: 9781428600621
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"