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600: 537: 454: 378:. Corvino argues that spirited dialogue and debate with opponents of homosexuality and same-sex marriage is essential to convince the wider American public of both the merits of same-sex marriage and the moral acceptability of homosexuality. Corvino has argued that gay rights activists should avoid referring to opponents of gay rights as "bigots", calling it a "conversation-stopper". 442:
Corvino has focused his works on the moral and legal standing of homosexuality, often partnering with ideological opponents to present both sides of a debate fairly and accurately. He has received widespread praise for his civil, articulate approach to controversial issues and his respectful dialogue
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wrote, "John Corvino is a philosophically sophisticated, lucid writer who makes a serious effort here to engage those (like me) with whom he disagrees. He argues aggressively, to be sure, but does not resort to calling his critics names or impugning their motives. Moreover, he is commendably willing
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s format is quite interesting – and massively effective . . . It's like witnessing a live debate between these two lively characters . . . I highly recommend this to all – if only for a manual on how to respectfully debate a member of the opposing viewpoint. Well done!" Among other
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is a direct challenge to our cultural moment, opting for careful analysis over clickbait, mutual understanding over demonization, and clearly demarcated disagreement over sweeping dismissal. The authors take the time to lay out their best arguments, then respond to the best arguments of their
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commented that "the tone of the book—of reason and logic, respect for opponents and willingness to engage in intellectual combat—is set by Corvino himself in his examination of the case against homosexuality, and by the inclusion of a rebuttal of his own arguments."
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opponents. Whether or not the book ultimately causes readers to change their views is not the measure of its success. The authors provide a desperately needed model for engagement: they argue with, not at their opponent; they argue together."
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with opponents. Several prominent opponents of same-sex marriage have expressed respect for Corvino, albeit still disagreeing with him, and LGBT rights activists have commended him for engaging the other side with patience and geniality.
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to come to grips with challenges to the presuppositions and implications of the position he holds. He is, in short, a worthy intellectual opponent in the debate over the ethics and meaning of sex and marriage."
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from 2007 to 2011. Although Corvino stopped writing the column in 2011, he is still sometimes referred to by the appellation today.
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video series, in which he responds to frequently asked questions on topics covered in each of his books.
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Departmental Teaching Award, The University of Texas at Austin: Spring 1996, Fall 1996, Spring 1997
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and Sherif Girgis. The book received praise for being a constructive, back-and-forth discussion on
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For nine years, Corvino wrote a column titled "The Gay Moralist". The column appeared bi-weekly in
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John Frank Corvino was born in 1969 to John R. Corvino and Annette R. Corvino. He was raised
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Corvino—who is openly gay—has written, debated, and lectured extensively on
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with Ryan T. Anderson and Sherif Girgis (2017). In part with the assistance of
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President's Award for Excellence in Teaching, Wayne State University: 2006
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and has contributed to many academic journals and periodicals, including
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College of Liberal Arts Teaching Award, Wayne State University: May 1999
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Same Sex: Debating the Ethics, Science, and Culture of Homosexuality
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Same Sex: Debating the Ethics, Science, and Culture of Homosexuality
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University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts alumni
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and the author of several books, with a focus on the
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he assumed while writing a column of the same name.
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Among its positive reviews were those from 611:Debating Religious Liberty and Discrimination 604:Debating Religious Liberty and Discrimination 594:Debating Religious Liberty and Discrimination 391:Debating Religious Liberty and Discrimination 98:Debating Religious Liberty and Discrimination 8: 1050: 1048: 1046: 701:, New York: Oxford University Press, 2013. 1210: 1208: 18: 546: 362:and frequently debates with opponents of 1338:What's Morally Wrong with Homosexuality? 1329:What's Morally Wrong with Homosexuality? 1317:What's Morally Wrong with Homosexuality? 1241:Picciotti-Bayer, Andrea (18 July 2017). 1155: 1153: 1151: 732:What's Morally Wrong with Homosexuality? 905: 903: 784: 411:The Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide 891: 889: 887: 397:, Corvino has produced three popular 351:from 2002 to 2007 and then weekly on 278:in philosophy in 1990. He earned his 7: 1327:Extended trailer for lecture on DVD 885: 883: 881: 879: 877: 875: 873: 871: 869: 867: 258:descent. In 1987, he graduated from 120: 845:Nunnelly, Linda (22 October 2008). 1374:American people of Italian descent 1161:"What's Wrong with Homosexuality?" 1107:Anderson, Ryan T. (11 July 2012). 927:"John Corvino: "The Gay Moralist"" 473:National Organization for Marriage 372:National Organization for Marriage 14: 1419:American philosophers of religion 979:"Gay Marriage and The Bigot Card" 896:Curriculum Vitae for John Corvino 487:positive reviews were those from 381:Corvino has written three books: 262:, an all-boys Catholic school in 1027:vol. 67 (August 2006), pp. 1–14. 951:Opalewski, Kate (22 June 2017). 699:What's Wrong With Homosexuality? 641:, and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer in 554:What's Wrong with Homosexuality? 548:What's Wrong with Homosexuality? 541:What's Wrong with Homosexuality? 387:What's Wrong with Homosexuality? 91:What's Wrong with Homosexuality? 1414:American political philosophers 116: 1424:American LGBT rights activists 1384:Wayne State University faculty 1315:Selection from lecture on DVD 1302:John Corvino's Youtube channel 734:, Paradise Valley Media, 2008. 385:with Maggie Gallagher (2012), 286:in 1998. His dissertation was 1: 1269:"Agreeing on How to Disagree" 1142:The Times Literary Supplement 977:Corvino, John (1 June 2009). 773:List of American philosophers 522:The Times Literary Supplement 284:University of Texas at Austin 62:University of Texas at Austin 1409:American social philosophers 1083:"Debating Same-Sex Marriage" 1056:"Debating Same-Sex Marriage" 653:, Robert K. Vischer wrote, " 479:, Elizabeth Raymond wrote, " 404:Corvino has also written on 1308:Contemporary Authors Online 792:Reyes, Nina (15 May 2016). 631:Southern Baptist Convention 416:Southwest Philosophy Review 218:(born 1969) is an American 1450: 1145:, 4 September 1998. p. 13. 1038:Journal of Business Ethics 1025:Journal of Business Ethics 686:Debating Same-Sex Marriage 513:, and Ryan T. 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His foci are 304:Wayne State University 290:, and his advisor was 224:Wayne State University 139:Wayne State University 1087:ChristianityToday.com 602: 539: 456: 282:in philosophy at the 268:St. John's University 260:Chaminade High School 51:St. John's University 1399:American gay writers 749:Detroit City Council 639:The Gospel Coalition 609:Corvino co-authored 471:, co-founder of the 463:Corvino co-authored 336:political philosophy 288:Hume's Moral Realism 280:Doctor of Philosophy 274:, graduating with a 151:Hume's Moral Realism 16:American philosopher 1267:Vischer, Robert K. 1109:"The Marriage Mess" 768:American philosophy 577:The Washington Post 507:, Matt Reynolds of 438:Works and reception 376:Focus on the Family 266:. 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American
St. John's University
BA
University of Texas at Austin
PhD
Wayne State University
Thesis
Doctoral advisor
A. P. Martinich
Ethics
applied ethics
LGBT studies
early modern philosophy
David Hume
JohnCorvino.com
philosopher
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
morality
homosexuality
sobriquet
Catholic
Italian
Chaminade High School
Mineola, New York
St. John's University
New York City
Bachelor of Arts
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Texas at Austin

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