This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 85665463
Title:
Psychopathia sexualis: With especial reference to contrary sexual instinct
A medico-legal study
Note: Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Psychopathia Sexualis: With Especial Reference to Contrary Sexual Instinct" by Dr. R. von Krafft-Ebing is a medico-legal study written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the complexities of human sexuality, with a particular focus on sexual pathologies, including sexual perversions and their implications for both individuals and society. It aims to establish a scientific foundation for understanding sexual deviations, exploring their psychological, physiological, and sociocultural dimensions. The opening of the text sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of sexual instinct as a powerful motivator of human behavior, intertwining sexuality with ethical, artistic, and emotional aspects of life. Krafft-Ebing emphasizes the lack of scientific discourse regarding sexuality, critiquing previous philosophical treatments and arguing for a medically-informed exploration of sexual psychology. He draws attention to the importance of understanding sexual phenomena in a clinical context, acknowledging that misconceptions and societal taboos often complicate discussions about sexual deviance. The beginning presents a clear intention to address this gap in knowledge, making the work not only relevant to medical professionals but also vital for the legal understanding of sexual crimes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Krafft-Ebing, R. von (Richard), 1840-1902
Translator: Chaddock, Charles Gilbert, 1861-1936
EBook No.: 64931
Published: Mar 26, 2021
Downloads: 695
Language: English
Subject: Paraphilias
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 85665463
Title:
Psychopathia sexualis: With especial reference to contrary sexual instinct
A medico-legal study
Note: Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Psychopathia Sexualis: With Especial Reference to Contrary Sexual Instinct" by Dr. R. von Krafft-Ebing is a medico-legal study written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the complexities of human sexuality, with a particular focus on sexual pathologies, including sexual perversions and their implications for both individuals and society. It aims to establish a scientific foundation for understanding sexual deviations, exploring their psychological, physiological, and sociocultural dimensions. The opening of the text sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of sexual instinct as a powerful motivator of human behavior, intertwining sexuality with ethical, artistic, and emotional aspects of life. Krafft-Ebing emphasizes the lack of scientific discourse regarding sexuality, critiquing previous philosophical treatments and arguing for a medically-informed exploration of sexual psychology. He draws attention to the importance of understanding sexual phenomena in a clinical context, acknowledging that misconceptions and societal taboos often complicate discussions about sexual deviance. The beginning presents a clear intention to address this gap in knowledge, making the work not only relevant to medical professionals but also vital for the legal understanding of sexual crimes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Krafft-Ebing, R. von (Richard), 1840-1902
Translator: Chaddock, Charles Gilbert, 1861-1936
EBook No.: 64931
Published: Mar 26, 2021
Downloads: 695
Language: English
Subject: Paraphilias
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.