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SIGNATURE WORK
CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2024

Polyamory as a Viable Choice: A Supportive Exploration Inspired by Luke Brunning’s ‘The Distinctiveness of Polyamory”

Name

Yixuan Cao

Major

Ethics and Leadership / Philosophy

Class

2024

About

A profound work on the ethics of polyamory. Polyamory is a viable choice where we can find this conclusion in my SW work.

Signature Work Project Overview

This project delves into the exploration and defense of polyamory as a morally permissible and viable relationship model. Spanning seven sections, the endeavor begins by establishing the moral permissibility of polyamory, emphasizing the importance of sincerity in informed, diverse, and respectful choices. Building upon Luke Brunning’s framework, the project systematically addresses and dismantles six objections to polyamory, ranging from issues of attachment development to concerns about familial structures and childcare. Two pivotal virtues, non-possessiveness and honesty, emerge as inherent strengths of polyamorous relationships, challenging conventional notions of monogamous superiority.

Signature Work Presentation Video