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Philosophy notes Miller and BDSM ● The main argument: show that BDSM is not a psychological disorder, that having BDSM desires does not reflect badly on one's character, and that BDSM can help one flourish if done in the right way ● What is BDSM ○ The popular representation is that BDSM focuses on pain, but the major component is the consensual exchange of power ○ BD: ■ BD stands for "Bondage and Discipline." ■ DS stands for dom/ sub ■ SM is for sadomasochism/Masochism ○ BDSM practitioners use two phrases to differentiate BDSM from abuse: "Safe, Sane, and Consensual" (abbreviated as "SSC") and "risk-aware consensual kink" ("RACK"). ● Robert Lee ○ Believes BDSM is linked to mental health issues ○ 50 Shades of grey ■ Christian is shown to have emotional baggage ■ His mother was a prostitute ■ He was abused ■ Lived in foster care after his mother committed suicide ■ Introduced to sex by his mothers friends ■ Part of a BDSM relationship where he was the sub ■ Shows mental health issues can lead to BDSM ○ Lees reasons for agreeing ■ Natural function reason ● Inflicting pain and it’s enjoyment has little to no function in the natural set of drives (human sexuality) ● Lee’s good points ○ BDSM can help participants bond ○ Emotional support and pleasure ■ Medical reason ● Sadomasochistic people have developed a Narcissistic Personality Disorder ● Millers counterpoints ○...