Bentham y la despenalización de la sodomíaargumentos utilitaristas y contexto histórico

  1. Vázquez García, Francisco 1
  1. 1 Universidad de Cádiz
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    Universidad de Cádiz

    Cádiz, España

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Journal:
Telos: Revista iberoamericana de estudios utilitaristas

ISSN: 1132-0877,  2255-596X

Year of publication: 2023

Issue Title: Número extraordinario correspondiente a los años 2021-2023

Volume: 25

Issue: 1-2

Pages: 1-8

Type: Article

DOI: 10.15304/TELOS.25.1-2.9390 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openOpen access editor

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Abstract

This paper is an update of the contextualization and presentation of the arguments in favor of the decriminalization of sodomy exposed by Bentham in various writings, mostly unpublished. First, and following the publication of the recent study by Charles Upchurch, the need to review the historiography on Bentham's relationship with the decriminalization of homosexual relations is pointed out. Second, it contextualizes his written output on the issue. Finally, the arguments used by the philosopher are analyzed, emphasizing their utilitarian character.

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