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Book Accuracy

also known as Book-Accurate, Book-Accuracy

The degree to which a Gorean practice conforms to the depiction in John Norman's novels.

Definition

Book Accuracy refers to the degree to which a Gorean practice, protocol or ceremony conforms to the depiction found in John Norman's novels. It is a criterion of importance within Book Gor lineages and is discussed in reference to specific passages of the text.

Discussion

Book Accuracy is one criterion among several used to evaluate practice; other lineages give greater weight to community continuity, ethical consistency or coherence with contemporary consent frameworks.

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