 The book received mixed reviews from the philosopher Udo Schüklenk in "JAMA", Daniel Wolfe in "Culture, Health & Sexuality", the sex researcher James D. Weinrich in "Human Biology", and the feminist studies scholar Martha McCaughey in "Science, Technology, & Human Values".Bradley described "Gay Science" as a "wonderful book".She found Murphy's arguments convincing, but suggested that they might not convince gay or lesbian readers.