"I think the phenomenon of transsexualism involves such a degree of infatuation of desire with its object that the object is transformed from an empirical one into a metaphysical one. This leads to a metaphysical vision of the other sex."
Well how do you understand it? Translate the corresponding words.How am I supposed to understand this? — Michael
Right transsexualism itself isn't metaphysical - I never meant to imply that. So no, it doesn't have anything to do with metaphysics. When something - in this case the sexual object - is treated as a metaphysical object, that doesn't have to do with metaphysics either. We're not discussing metaphysics when we say that.The bit where I said "I don't think [transsexualism] has anything to do with metaphysics" — Michael
This is what you said that underlines your misunderstanding. I never implied that someone born with male genitals and wanting to be a woman is metaphysical itself.Someone born with the male genitals and wanting to be a woman isn't [metaphysical] — Michael
I may be biased but I do not believe that hormone treatment and sex reassignment surgery is not mutilation and is not sketchy either; to get these things I had to talk to several licensed medical professionals and psychiatrist that specialized in the field I actually felt MORE safe there than I did and do with normal doctors. — sarah young
I agree with much of what you said, but take issue with the above.I think it is necessary that the two biological sexes have certain areas that are separated from each other. A transwoman may feel comfortable in a women's restroom, but this is unfortunately a violation of a standard safe space for women. — darthbarracuda
I don't understand the double negative distributed over that clause. Do you mean that:
(1) You don't believe that sex reassignment surgery is not mutilation; leaving open the possibility that you do believe that it is mutilation and the possibility that you have no standing at all on the matter.
(2) You do believe it is mutilation.
(3) You believe it is not mutilation. — fdrake
I will try to be more clear in the future — sarah young
I meant that it is not mutilation — sarah young
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