Category Archives: Questions

Review of A Brief History of Nakedness by Philip Carr-Gomm

Posted on October 31, 2017 by naturist philosopher

Philip Carr-Gomm’s book, A Brief History of Nakedness, published in 2010, is impressive on several accounts. It is well-researched, well-written (though the organization of topics could be better), and illustrated with many color and black-and-white photos that are quite relevant … Continue reading →

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Is there a human “need” for being naked?

Posted on June 7, 2016 by naturist philosopher

Many naturists feel a significant urge to be naked whenever practical. It’s almost as though being naked is an emotional “need” that they have. We’re going to consider whether this can be a genuine need for some people. Let’s begin … Continue reading →

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How controversial is naturism?

Posted on May 6, 2016 by naturist philosopher

Nope. In fact, being a practicing naturist at home, or in other private settings, is rather controversial, especially in many or most areas of the U. S. Yes, no doubt millions of people, most of whom probably don’t even consider … Continue reading →

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Using nudity to make a statement

Posted on October 13, 2014 by naturist philosopher

It is entirely legitimate to use images of nudity to make a statement about how people relate to their social environment. It’s especially appropriate if the statement involves personal identity or social stereotypes. So we have this: Nude Portraits Explore … Continue reading →

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Solving naturism’s problems, part 1: research

Posted on March 2, 2014 by naturist philosopher

Recently we’ve been looking at some of the most serious problems facing people who enjoy social nudity and some possible fundamental causes of these problems. In a nutshell, the two most salient causes in the U. S. and perhaps elsewhere … Continue reading →

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Why isn’t social nudity thriving?

Posted on February 15, 2014 by naturist philosopher

As promised, we’re going to discuss the problems facing social nudity in the U. S. currently. It’s generally recognized by people who enjoy social nudity that there are lots of problems. Hardly anyone would deny that. A golden age for … Continue reading →

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Questions for naturists and nudists to think about

Posted on January 22, 2014 by naturist philosopher

It seems as though we’re always asking ourselves certain questions about our enjoyment of nudity in general and social nudity in particular. This is quite healthy and isn’t any indication that we doubt that such enjoyment is quite proper and … Continue reading →

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Are you a Naked Person?

Posted on December 13, 2013 by naturist philosopher

Are you a Naked Person? I think your view of nakedness says more about you than how conventionally beautiful you are. It’s not about how many packs you’ve got in your stomach, or how much bounce you’ve got in your … Continue reading →

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