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The Ethics of Sex and Alzheimer’s

The Ethics of Sex and Alzheimer’s

John Portmann

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2013
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Ética y filosofía moral
ISBN:
9780415641647

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This book argues for sexual generosity, an attitude rooted in a wish for the beloved’s happiness and romantic fulfillment beyond the marriage. A broader view of fidelity can strengthen marriage in the age of Alzheimer’s.

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