Orthodox Survival Course II, Lecture 2: Sexual Revolution and Loss of Personhood

Sexual Behavior in the Human Female, published in 1953, is a seminal work by Alfred Kinsey and his team. The book presents data on the incidence and frequency of various sexual activities among women, exploring factors like age, birth decade, and religious adherence. It also compares female and male sexual behaviors, highlighting social and cultural influences.

Written in Latin between AD 397 and 400, 'Confessions' is a blend of autobiography, philosophy, theology, and critical exegesis of the Christian Bible. The first nine books are autobiographical, tracing Augustine's life from his birth to his conversion to Catholicism. He recounts his sinful youth, his involvement with Manicheism and Neoplatonism, and his eventual conversion in a Milanese garden. The last four books focus on philosophical and theological issues, including memory, time, eternity, and the interpretation of the Book of Genesis. The work is structured as a series of prayers to God, reflecting Augustine's journey of redemption and his understanding of God's grace and providence.

This book, also known as Liber AL vel Legis, was dictated to Aleister Crowley in Cairo between April 8th and 10th, 1904, by an entity named Aiwass. It forms the core of Crowley's philosophical and spiritual system of Thelema. The text challenges conventional morality and spirituality, promoting a philosophy of individual freedom and self-realization through the central tenet 'Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.' The book is known for its cryptic and poetic language, and it has been interpreted and studied by many as a guide to spiritual evolution and personal will.

In 'Strange New World', Carl R. Trueman provides a historical and philosophical analysis of how Western culture has evolved towards an era of 'expressive individualism'. He traces the influence of thinkers such as Rousseau, Nietzsche, Marx, and Freud, and explains how these ideas have shaped modern identity politics, particularly in the context of the sexual revolution. The book is a more accessible version of his earlier work, 'The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self', and includes application questions for individual and group study. Trueman offers a Christian perspective on these issues, helping readers understand and navigate the complexities of contemporary culture.