{"product_id":"care-of-the-sexual-self-shaun-miller-9781666953992","title":"Care of the Sexual Self: Áskesis as a Route to Sex Education","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn response to the limitations of traditional US sex education models, this book presents a groundbreaking approach rooted in ancient practices of self-cultivation.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Shaun Miller critiques existing frameworks-paternalistic, liberal-consequentialist, and liberal-deontological-arguing that they focus narrowly on behavior, outcomes, and consent while neglecting the deeper development of sexual identity and character. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The \u003ci\u003eáskesis \u003c\/i\u003emodel, in contrast, offers a transformative method that emphasizes self-discipline, emotional awareness, and critical engagement with societal norms. By applying \u003ci\u003eáskesis \u003c\/i\u003eto modern sex education, the book proposes a curriculum that encourages students to explore their authentic sexual selves and question heteronormative assumptions. The \u003ci\u003eáskesis \u003c\/i\u003emodel moves beyond risk avoidance and simply giving or receiving consent: it empowers individuals to embrace diverse sexual and gender identities while fostering moral and emotional growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shaun Miller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1666953997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781666953992\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d","brand":"Shaun Miller","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48137150923007,"sku":"9781666953992","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_dc5d7aa2-bf7e-4b50-a78b-9527d4b014f5.jpg?v=1770166888","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/care-of-the-sexual-self-shaun-miller-9781666953992","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}