Sexual ethics applied
- Created by: Bethan Hyde
- Created on: 04-04-14 11:27
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- Applied- sexual ethics
- Kant
- Categorical imperative--homosexuality can not be universalised-- no reproduction
- Artificial insemination-- could change this problem
- The pursuit of pleasure is only allowed when persueing valuable goals
- 'Taken by itself sexual love is a degradation of human nature'
- Categorical imperative- as a means to an end-- sex is wrong in itself as it uses someone else for the gain of pleasure,however marriage is a contract when tow people give each other reciprocal rights.
- Categorical imperative--homosexuality can not be universalised-- no reproduction
- Utilitarianism
- Reasons for sex-- the value of pleasure-- the importance of pleasure in the value of a relationship.
- Sexual pleasure is an important feature of human happiness
- Maximisation of sexual pleasure does not mean free love -- this could lead to diseases and unwanted pregnancies
- the emotional aspect of the relationship-- emotional suffering could be caused by unfaithfulness and deceit.
- Sex is wrong if either party lacks consent
- Bentham--sex in a relationship provides the greatest happiness for the greatest number.
- Mill--individual choice-- argues we should still seek higher pleasures, sex is a bodily pleasure therefore a lower pleasure
- Homosexuality should be tolerated however if it were the norm it could harm society
- People should be tolerant of others sexual orientation-- masturbation is permissable
- Virtue
- What kind of sexual practises could make you more virtuous?
- ones that involve taking pleasure in giving one's self to another-- developing intimacy and commitment would be virtuous
- using people for your own pleasure would not be virtuous
- What kind of sexual practises could make you more virtuous?
- Kant
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