Morehead State University
Philosophical Investigations of Sex: STUDY 2 (Nunley): Safe Sex
Institution
Morehead State University
Faculty Advisor/ Mentor
Christina Conroy
Abstract
It seems to be the case that all forms of sex, even marital sex, involves objectification. If it’s the case that all forms of objectification are morally wrong then it would have to be the case that marital sex is morally wrong. The former is argued by philosopher Alan Soble, and I provide evidence to support his claims and defend his position. The latter can be found in Immanuel Kant’s Second Formulation of the Categorical Imperative. As a whole, I assume that we don’t want to say that marital sex is a morally wrong thing to do. So, I ultimately argue against Kant’s position citing other modern day philosophers, such as Martha Nussbaum, to show that Kant’s moral theory is outdated and his views of objectification, especially in the sexual realm, are wrong. Thusly, I demonstrate that not all forms of objectification are morally wrong, saving sex for the virtuous person.
Philosophical Investigations of Sex: STUDY 2 (Nunley): Safe Sex
It seems to be the case that all forms of sex, even marital sex, involves objectification. If it’s the case that all forms of objectification are morally wrong then it would have to be the case that marital sex is morally wrong. The former is argued by philosopher Alan Soble, and I provide evidence to support his claims and defend his position. The latter can be found in Immanuel Kant’s Second Formulation of the Categorical Imperative. As a whole, I assume that we don’t want to say that marital sex is a morally wrong thing to do. So, I ultimately argue against Kant’s position citing other modern day philosophers, such as Martha Nussbaum, to show that Kant’s moral theory is outdated and his views of objectification, especially in the sexual realm, are wrong. Thusly, I demonstrate that not all forms of objectification are morally wrong, saving sex for the virtuous person.