PHIL 263 Lecture Notes - Western Philosophy
8 Apr 2014
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Source of problem behind sex is the consciousness of the fact that we are animals. As animals, we bodily want things that our consciousness may not. Even if it goes against the values that we have been taught. Huge problem in western philosophy even before religion comes into play. We may end up feeling as though we"d be better off without appetites. According to plato, bodily life isn"t a real thing. Decay is inevitable and there is resentment towards this. We desire things that can decay, but it is hard to get rid of the desires. Erections, wet dreams bodies have wills of their own no control. There are charms against female demons that will steal babies like she did. She causes wet dreams and still births because she was cast out and could not have children. Ultimate person who we are consciously dependent on.
