Gender and Sexuality in Stoic Philosophy

1. Introduction
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2. The Origin of Gender: Myths and Biology
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3. Semen, Zeus, and the Birth of Cosmos: Gender in Stoic Cosmogony and Cosmology
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4. The Metaphysical Insignificance of Gender
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5. Perfumed Men and Bearded Philosophers—The Stoics on Signs of Gender
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6. Fiery and Cold Natures—Stoic Physiognomics of Gender
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Part II. Character: Education of Gender and Therapy of Sexuality

7. Gender, Character, and Education from Classic to Hellenistic Thought
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8. The Stoics on Equal Educability of Girls and Boys, and the Origin of Gendered Characteristics
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9. To Become Properly Manly—Gender, Happiness, and the Figure of the Sage
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10. How to Take “Certain Spasms” Calmly—Sexuality in Stoic Philosophical Therapy
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Part III. Community: Marriage, Family, and Human Bonding

11. Gender, Politics, and Economics: From Plato’s Utopianism to Cynic Radicalism
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12. “Holding Women in Common”—Gender in Early Stoic Utopias
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13. Is It Possible to Marry and Be Happy? The Later Stoics on Matrimony and Modes of Life
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14. Gender and Stoic Cosmopolitanism
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15. Conclusion
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Keywords: Philosophy, Feminism, Gender Studies, Religion and Gender