Historical views on sex

Cards (7)

  • how did Greek philosophers view sex?
    Greek philosophers saw sex as something that weakened the mind
  • how did Pythagoreans view sex?

    the Pythagoreans, who influenced Plato, believed humans should refrain from physical activities and live a more ascetic life
  • how did Cynics view sex?

    Cynics saw no point in controlling sexual desire and saw no shame attached to it, even performing it in public
  • how did Stoics view sex?

    Stoics advocated overcoming only emotion that threatened sexual control. Sex linked to reproduction and continuation of human race
  • What can be said about early history?

    Early history of sex and relationships is riddled with contradictions
  • what did Greeks believe?

    Greeks believed sexually is naturally excessive and the moral problem is focused on how to control it. Required individual discipline
  • what does the Old Testament say about sex?

    It was a reflection of its time and does not have one particular view on sex and relationship. However, it does include love stories, details of incest, numerous tables of seduction and sexual revenge.