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Masculine Power, Feminine Beauty: The Volitional, Objective Basis for Heterosexuality in Romantic Love and Marriage
This book, now in its second edition, presents a theory of heterosexual romantic love. The book argues that heterosexuality enables romantic love in a way that integrates with all aspects of a man and woman, especially masculine power and feminine beauty. Author Ronald Pisaturo identifies differences between men and women while recognizing the utmost intellectual ability, rationality, and resultant moral virtue possible in equal measure to each sex. Pisaturo argues that sexual orientation is the result of volition in the same way that other values pertaining to romantic love are Although we do not directly choose our sexual orientation, as we do not directly choose what personality traits will attract us, we do make more basic choices that cause our sexual orientation.
Pisaturo debunks the mainstream theories that “affirm” non-heterosexual orientations, and argues that objective cognition—in particular, the holding of concepts that clearly identify and emphasize sex-specific romantic values—requires that the concept of marriage refer only to man-woman relationships. Moreover, the proper role of government in marriage is as protector of individual rights—of the husband, wife, and their children—not as social engineer for the “public good.”
This book offers an objective alternative to the following false alternative regarding the subject of sexual the authority of religion vs. the subjectivism that has infected much of modern philosophy, science, and culture.
An overarching theme of the book is that every individual should understand the personal, chosen values that are consistent with his own sexual orientation. With deeper understanding comes deeper love.
Pisaturo debunks the mainstream theories that “affirm” non-heterosexual orientations, and argues that objective cognition—in particular, the holding of concepts that clearly identify and emphasize sex-specific romantic values—requires that the concept of marriage refer only to man-woman relationships. Moreover, the proper role of government in marriage is as protector of individual rights—of the husband, wife, and their children—not as social engineer for the “public good.”
This book offers an objective alternative to the following false alternative regarding the subject of sexual the authority of religion vs. the subjectivism that has infected much of modern philosophy, science, and culture.
An overarching theme of the book is that every individual should understand the personal, chosen values that are consistent with his own sexual orientation. With deeper understanding comes deeper love.
- GenresPhilosophy
211 pages, Paperback
First published April 5, 2015
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June 5, 2015
In the context of refuting the absurdity of calling homosexual unions "marriage" Pisaturo provides a beautiful and personal view of romantic love and explains why a man and a woman are essential in the concept of marriage and why it's wrong for the government to attempt to redefine the word. He delves into the subject of homosexuality like no else. While medical professionals will argue that homosexuality is genetic, Pisaturo makes the case that one does have control over one's sexual preference. While other factors may influence an individual in his or her preference for someone of the same sex, ultimately homosexuality is a result of choice. Whether you're interested in reading about romantic love or getting a fresh and well thought out perspective on the homosexual "marriage" debate, you will enjoy Pisaturo's very well researched, eloquent and reasoned essay.
July 3, 2022
Important to read
Not only does Pisaturo expose the terrible postmodern philosophy underlying the LGBT movement, he argues for the fundamental role that volition plays in shaping one's own sex-specific sexual evaluations. A fact about the nature of human beings which most leading intellectuals evade. In a culture flooded with notions of determinism throughout many fields, few are making the argument for volition and tabula rasa, probably the most essential issues to argue for. There are no innate ideas. I was pleased at the refutation of the entire genes-environment-constructionist axis and emphasis on proper use of concepts. I will be looking forward to reading Ron's other book "A Validation of Knowledge."
Not only does Pisaturo expose the terrible postmodern philosophy underlying the LGBT movement, he argues for the fundamental role that volition plays in shaping one's own sex-specific sexual evaluations. A fact about the nature of human beings which most leading intellectuals evade. In a culture flooded with notions of determinism throughout many fields, few are making the argument for volition and tabula rasa, probably the most essential issues to argue for. There are no innate ideas. I was pleased at the refutation of the entire genes-environment-constructionist axis and emphasis on proper use of concepts. I will be looking forward to reading Ron's other book "A Validation of Knowledge."
February 9, 2017
Thoroughly explores Ayn Rand's views on Sexual Psychology and makes a compelling case for heterosexuality as the proper norm of sexuality and romantic love. Must read for all objectivists. Closet feminists, people for normalizing homosexuality and apologists in general masquerading as objectivists will hate this book and find excuses to criticise it. Please apply cold water to the burnt area.
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