PHL243H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Prairie Vole, Kantian Ethics, Limerence
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Four approaches to mortality and sex: natural law, utilitarianism, virtue ethics, deontology. Is there a specific sexual morality: what is it that makes moral questions especially difficult to answer when sex is in question. The categorical imperative 1st formulation: hard to apply directly, but it"s a demand of rationality for differences to justify different treatments: can"t necessarily give answer to specific question but use as a challenge. The 2nd formulation is a key principle of respectful human relations of all kinds: treat any rational being not merely as a means but as an end. It can apply to sex as well as everything else. Giles: sex puts you in a vulnerable position. You don"t need to agree with kant"s default response to sex as abominable to feel sex is denuding emotionally as well as physically. Barrel tenderness vs. objectness: attitudes towards partner. John lee"s 6 colors of love and types of lovers:
