The Ethics of Sex Work

 
 

Should the sale of sexual services, the purchase of sexual services, and the operation of sex businesses (e.g. brothels) be criminalized or decriminalized? Would sex work decriminalization lead to more or less harm for sex workers? Is any sex work truly consensual? Is selling sexual services morally wrong? Is sex work misogynistic or is it empowering for women?

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WEEKLY WRAPUP

"Pornography, Sex Work... I see what kind of 'philosophy' this is!"

I understand why some people may be confused by the topics we choose. But this isn't high-school philosophy. We choose topics that affect lives. Topics that are seldom seriously discussed elsewhere. And I couldn't be more thankful for the wise, humble, accepting, respectful, positive, curious community that is evolving to explore these each week. Thank you deeply, everyone who was able to join the Chiang Mai Philosophy Forum's exploration of The Ethics of Sex Work. Hope to see you all next week for East Brain, West Brain, exploring the proposed psychological differences between easterners and westerners.

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