A libertanian critique of incest laws: Philosophical and anthropological perspectives

Human Affairs ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-148
Author(s):  
Gabriel Ernesto Andrade
Keyword(s):  
Family Structure ◽  
Harm Principle ◽  
Incest Taboo ◽  
Genetic Risks

Abstract This article is a libertarian critique of incest laws. On the basis of the libertarian “harm principle”, one must ask what exactly is the harm that incest brings forth. Traditionally, anthropologists have tried to rationalize the incest taboo in various theories, and lawmakers have used these principles as grounds for the criminalization of incest. These principles are the preservation of family structure, the enhancement of alliances and the avoidance of genetic risks. While I acknowledge that these rationalizations are plausible, I argue that they are still not sufficient grounds for the preservation of incest laws, and consequently, there is an ethical need to reform them.

The Incest Taboo and Family Structure

1976 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
VERA FRANCES ◽  
ALLEN FRANCES
Keyword(s):  
Family Structure ◽  
Incest Taboo

Niepełna rodzina jako zaburzenie prawidłowego funkcjonowania struktur rodzinnych

2018 ◽  
pp. 126-142
Author(s):  
Michał Kuzdak
Keyword(s):  
Family Structure ◽  
Family Ties ◽  
The Family ◽  
Modern Family

The author discusses the topic of families, especially incomplete. The work is about the disorganization of the family structure, showing its causes and history. The article describes the dangers of modern family and relations on the parentchild line. The author refers to economic emigration as one of the reasons for the loosening of family ties and the cause of incomplete families.

The Relationship Between the Testamentary Disposition and the Belief in the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nico Van Blerk
Keyword(s):  
Family Structure ◽  
Ancient Egypt ◽  
The Relationship

This study discusses the importance of the belief in the afterlife, sustenance after death, family structure and literature from ancient Egypt and submits that the first signs of the testamentary disposition can be deduced. The belief in the afterlife necessitated sustenance of the deceased by the immediate family complemented by provisions made by the deceased prior to death, effectively laying the foundation of the testamentary disposition in ancient Egypt. One must, however, be careful about conclusions of definite testate and intestate succession law from our sources as these are later terminology. It does, however, appear that the first signs of succession law, in particular the testamentary disposition, is present very early in ancient Egypt.

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