Sex and Character

Sex and Character is a philosophical work written by Otto Weininger, originally published in 1903. The book explores the relationship between sex and personality, arguing that every individual is a combination of masculine and feminine traits. Weininger argues that the male and female sexes are not just biological categories, but also have a metaphysical significance. He claims that the male represents reason and the female represents emotion, and that a truly great individual must possess both traits in balance. The book also delves into topics such as morality, religion, and art, arguing that they are all influenced by an individual's sex and character. Weininger makes controversial claims about the inferiority of women and certain races, which have been widely criticized. However, the book also contains insights into the nature of human identity and the complexities of gender roles. Despite its controversial content, Sex and Character has been influential in the fields of philosophy, psychology, and gender studies.This is a new release of the original 1940 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.