Roses for Hedone
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Roses for Hedone

On Queer Hedonism and World-Making Through Pleasure

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eBook - ePub

Roses for Hedone

On Queer Hedonism and World-Making Through Pleasure

About this book

What more can pleasure offer us, and how can we transform this pleasure into intentional practice in pursuit of a collective liberatory future?

When a society marginalises a people, their humanity is revolutionary in all its hunger and joy. As the queer community worldwide faces rampant transphobia, rising hate crime, and unequal access to support services – all in the context of humanitarian crises, a climate crisis, and a destabilised political landscape – hedonism can play a central role in how we seek to organise as a symbiotic system. When viewed through a queer lens, hedonism undergoes a process of transformation, embodying the power for change and much more.

Borrowing from the Ancient Greeks' understanding of love's multiplicity, Roses for Hedone explores queer hedonism not as a momentary phenomenon or indulgence, but rather a transformational route – whether via euphoric raves, inspired art, marching side by side in protest, or sharing simple delights – through which we can learn from our past, connect in the present, and look towards a more fair, hopeful future together.

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Yes, you can access Roses for Hedone by Prishita Maheshwari-Aplin in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & LGBT Studies. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
404 Ink
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9781916637115
Edition
0

Table of contents

  1. Roses for Hedone
  2. Preamble
  3. Introduction: Tradition
  4. Chapter 1: Èros//Exploration
  5. Chapter 2: Philautia//Emancipation
  6. Chapter 3: Paidia//Expression
  7. Chapter 4: Agape//Collaboration
  8. Conclusion: Pragma
  9. References
  10. Acknowledgements
  11. About the Author
  12. About the Inklings series