Secular views of Sexual Ethics

What does Utilitarianism suggest about sexual ethics?

Should be judged on consequences

Give 2 strengths of the Utilitarian view of sexual ethics?

• Focuses on individual happiness

• Allows flexibility

Give a weakness of the Utilitarian view of sexual ethics?

Can justify harm if maximises pleasure

Give the Kantian view of sexual ethics

Must respect human dignity

Give 2 strengths of the Kantian view of sexual ethics?

• Emphasises respect and autonomy

• Rejects exploitation

Give a weakness of Kantian sexual ethics?

Strict rules can fail to accommodate life experiences

Give the Natural Moral Law (Aquinas’) view of sexual ethics

Aquinas believed sex should only be for procreation as per his primary precept of reproduction

Give 2 strengths of the Natural Moral Law (Aquinas’) view of sexual ethics

• Aligns with Christian view

• Clear rules

Give a weakness of Natural Moral Law (Aquinas’) view of sexual ethics

Can be rigid/outdated

Give Fletcher’s situational view of sexual ethics

Moral decisions based on love

Give a strength of Fletcher’s situational view of sexual ethics

Allows flexibility

Give a weakness of Fletcher’s situational view of sexual ethics

Can lead to too much subjectivity in moral arguments