PHIL 1104 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: How I Met Your Mother, Bridal Shower
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Thinks that ericsson succeeds in defeating the objections that he considers. However, the success of defending prostitution against the feminist argument only is achieved for a legalized and normalized state of prostitution: normalized: take away stigma from institution and job practice. For the sake of autonomy it is important for particular trades/transfers be legalized. For the most part we ought to be able to sell our services/products to each other without any interference. S(cid:272)ott a(cid:374)de(cid:396)so(cid:374)"s p(cid:396)oposal: sometimes overall autonomy is best promoted by taking away certain options on the market. Taking away that choice (to be a prostitute) expands individual autonomy rather than diminishing it. Ex: restricting drug market, not having access to substances people may become addicted to, promotes individuals autonomy rather than diminishing it. Consider the consequences of truly normalized prostitution. Employees of all types may find their job descriptions redefined to include sexual duties (or for hiring or promotion)
