Natural Law, or Don't Put a Rubber on Your Willy

Natural Law, or Don't Put a Rubber on Your Willy is a philosophical work that challenges traditional concepts of morality and natural law. The book examines various cultural, religious, and political beliefs that claim to be based on universal natural laws. Wilson presents historical examples and logical arguments to question the existence of absolute moral rules. The text includes analysis of topics like sexuality, drug use, and political authority, examining how different societies have created contradictory "natural" laws around these subjects. The 2022 expanded edition includes nine additional essays, two interviews, and a short story that further develop the book's central arguments. These additions provide more context and exploration of Wilson's perspectives on authority, individual rights, and social control. The book stands as a core text in Wilson's broader work on skepticism and individual sovereignty, connecting to key themes in anarchist philosophy and the counter-culture movement of the late 20th century. Its critical examination of moral absolutism remains relevant to contemporary debates about ethics and human behavior.

Readers found this essay by Wilson to be more serious and polemical compared to his other works. On forums like Reddit and in online book communities, many commented that it presents a thought experiment about natural law rather than Wilson's usual playful countercultural style. Readers appreciated: - The methodical deconstruction of natural law arguments - Clear examples that challenged conventional thinking - Humor interwoven with philosophical arguments Common criticisms: - Too short and narrowly focused - Lacks Wilson's trademark multiple perspectives - Some found the rubber/condom metaphor forced Ratings: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (127 ratings) Amazon: 4.2/5 (12 ratings) "A bit one-sided for RAW but makes valid points about the concept of natural law" - Goodreads reviewer "Brief but effective demolition of natural law theory through absurdist humor" - Amazon review "Expected more nuance and less direct argumentation from Wilson" - Reddit r/robertantonwilson

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🔸 The book's provocative title references both Catholic natural law theory and the author's stance against religious restrictions on contraception 🔸 Wilson wrote this manifesto partly in response to Catholic philosopher L.A. Rollins' critique of his earlier works on anarchism and morality 🔸 The author drew heavily from anthropologist Margaret Mead's research showing how moral values vary dramatically across different cultures 🔸 During the writing of this book, Wilson was actively involved in Timothy Leary's "Eight-Circuit Model of Consciousness" research and incorporated elements of this theory 🔸 The 2022 edition includes previously unpublished material from Wilson's personal archives, including correspondence with anarchist thinker Murray Bookchin about natural law concepts