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Label the following as examples of Utilitarian (U), Kantian (K), or Natural Law (NL)arguments regarding sexual morality: To the extent that sadomasochistic sex is enjoyable for some and hurts no one, there is nothing wrong with it.

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Whether or not sex is appropriate only within a married or committed relation according to a natural law perspective will depend on whether this is the most fitting or only fitting context for sex given what we are like.

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Compare Mill's and Bentham's views on prostitution. Describe each of their arguments for and/or against prostitution. Highlight any similarities and differences between them, and be sure to describe which moral perspective (i.e., consequentialism, deontological, utilitarian, natural law, care ethics, etc.)each uses to justify their positions.

Which of the following is not an objection to the disapproval of homosexuality based on nature?

Label the following as examples of Utilitarian (U), Kantian (K), or Natural Law (NL)arguments regarding sexual morality: No one should use another simply for his or her own sexual gratification.

Explain Corvino's objections against the NNL argument against homosexuality. What is the "NNL" argument, as Corvino explains it? What are the strengths and/or weaknesses of both the NNL and Corvino arguments? Be sure to indicate which moral perspective (i.e., consequentialist, deontological, utilitarian, natural law, care ethics, etc.)is employed in each argument.

Which if the following is not a reason given for female circumcision?

Which of the following is the best example of the categorical imperative?

Label the following as examples of Utilitarian (U), Kantian (K), or Natural Law (NL)arguments regarding sexual morality: "The very same things that make non-coital sex valuable for heterosexual partners-expression of affection, experience of mutual pleasure, physical and emotional well-being, and so on-make it valuable for same-sex couples as well. . . ."

Which of the following in not an example of utilitarian reasoning?

Label the following as examples of Utilitarian (U), Kantian (K), or Natural Law (NL)arguments regarding sexual morality: The only proper context for sex given its nature is as part of a committed personal relation.

Label the following as examples of Utilitarian (U), Kantian (K), or Natural Law (NL)arguments regarding sexual morality: The purpose of sex is reproduction, so all non-coital sexual acts (e.g., masturbation, or homosexual acts)are wrong.

A consequentialist approach to judging sexual morality will ask whether one is using anyone or whether the sexual relation is an open one.

Couples who cohabitate before getting married are more likely to divorce for this reason alone.

Comprehensive sex education for teens in the United States seems to have led to

The belief that gay and lesbian should live openly in same-sex relationships, because doing so invites homophobic people to become more open and inclusive, comes under reasoning.

Given the nature of morality as a function of benefits and harms and of treating persons with respect and disrespect, still sex is too personal to be a moral matter.

Label the following as examples of Utilitarian (U), Kantian (K), or Natural Law (NL)arguments regarding sexual morality: Knowing myself, I will only feel good about sex with someone with whom I am in love. So, that is what I should guide my decisions by.

Label the following as examples of Utilitarian (U), Kantian (K), or Natural Law (NL)arguments regarding sexual morality: The only way to entice that person into a sexual relation would be to falsely promise faithfulness and exclusivity, and that would be wrong.

Label the following as examples of Utilitarian (U), Kantian (K), or Natural Law (NL)arguments regarding sexual morality: In order for a sexual relation with another person to be morally good, one must be honest and the relation must be voluntary.