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91The Right to be Publicly Naked: A Defence of NudismRes Publica 25 (3): 407-424. 2019.Many liberal democracies have legal restrictions on nudism. This article argues that when public nudity does not pose a health threat, such restrictions are unjust. To vindicate this claim, I start by showing that there are two weighty interests served by the freedom to be naked in public. First, it promotes individual well-being; not only can nudist activities have great recreational value, recent studies have found that exposure to non-idealised naked bodies has a positive impact on body image…Read more
European University Institute
PhD, 2016
Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Areas of Specialization
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Multiculturalism |
Value Theory |
Perfectionism |
Philosophy, Misc |
Social Philosophy |
Social Relationships |
Family Ethics |
Liberalism |
Toleration |