Bataille, Georges
Eroticism (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141195568
- author:
- Bataille, Georges
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Georges Bataille's influential study explores the connection between sex and religion, delving into topics such as incest, prostitution, marriage, and violence. In this thought-provoking work, Bataille argues that the underlying sexual basis of religion is linked to death, and that transgressing societal taboos is necessary to overcome feelings of isolation.
Through a range of insightful observations, Bataille examines the role of sex in human relationships, including its relationship to death, sacrifice, and the human psyche. This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex and often taboo aspects of human sexuality.
Published in 2012, this edition of Bataille's work offers a unique perspective on the intersection of sex, religion, and human psychology. a worthwhile read for those interested in philosophy, psychology, and human sexuality, this book is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.
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