Neil McArthur

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Neil McArthur is a philosopher whose work sits at the provocative intersection of ethics, technology, and human sexuality. Based at the University of Manitoba, McArthur has established himself as one of the most distinctive voices in the emerging field of sexual ethics and robot ethics, tackling subjects that many scholars are reluctant to engage with seriously. His landmark contribution, "The Case for Sexbots" (2017), challenged prevailing anxieties surrounding humanoid sexual robots by systematically dismantling common philosophical objections to their development, earning 19 citations and sparking broader academic conversation. Alongside this, his co-edited volume "Robot Sex: Social and Ethical Implications" helped legitimize the field as a rigorous area of scholarly inquiry. McArthur's scope extends beyond robotics — his 2022 textbook "The Ethics of Sex: An Introduction" offers students a comprehensive philosophical framework for navigating consent, desire, and moral responsibility in sexual contexts. Through his willingness to engage with uncomfortable but consequential questions, McArthur has carved out a unique scholarly identity, pushing both philosophy and technology ethics toward more honest engagement with human intimacy in an increasingly digital world.