A Treatise on the Crime of Onan Illustrated with a Variety of Cases, Together with the Method of Cure

Language: EnglishPublished: March 14, 2020

Subjects:

Masturbation Early works to 1800 Sexual ethics

Bookshelves:

Philosophy & Ethics History - General Sexuality & Erotica

Authors:

Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)
1728 - 1797

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About this book

In an era marked by shifting moral landscapes and burgeoning medical inquiry, "A Treatise on the Crime of Onan" by S. A. D. Tissot delves into the controversial subject of self-pollution, scrutinizing its physiological and psychological ramifications. This compelling medical treatise not only addresses the moral implications surrounding the act but also presents a variety of cases illustrating its perceived dangers. Tissot's work emphasizes the detrimental effects on health and well-being, offering methods of cure that reflect the medical understanding of the time. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this document serves as a crucial exploration of 18th-century attitudes toward sexuality and health, inviting readers to reconsider the intersection of morality and medicine.