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611: 548: 465: 389:. 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". 453:
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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In 1987, he graduated from 131: 856:Nunnelly, Linda (22 October 2008). 1385:American people of Italian descent 1172:"What's Wrong with Homosexuality?" 1118:Anderson, Ryan T. 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The Gay Moralist
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

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