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(1) Briefly summarize how the liberal and classical/Christian traditions frame their accounts of sexual ethics. The aim should be to draw from the course materials as you see fit in crafting a general account of how each tradition approaches sexual ethics, with a particular focus on whether there are distinctive goods and virtues that we ought to promote. (2) In light of these different approaches to sexual ethics, articulate and defend a moral position in response to consumption of pornography in light of the relevant readings from the final-exam folder on Blackboard. Your position should be expressed as an answer to the following question and display nuance with respect to the different traditions and sources: Given your understanding of the different traditions and their ethical views, should we be concerned that the consumption of pornography may tend to orient our sexual desire away from the formation of intimate interpersonal relationships, or should our concern about pornography be limited to the conditions under which it was produced (e.g., using the concept of “fair-trade” pornography)?Goldman Nothing morally special about sex, interpersonal relationship idea is the language of flourishing so classical?
Benn: in order to live comfortably we have to develop some traits or virtues, some activities promote this some don’tCasual Sex is not associated with interpersonal relationships because we don’t want to be transparent and vulnerable in such situationsLiberal: autonomyClassical: flourishingBenn arisototelianMeilander Augustinian–→classical traditionliberal side: more fair trade orientedmight be against the consumption of pornographymay advocate moderation/ candy dietOverlap on the ideas of communionTwo traditions on liberal and classicalElaborate on traditions using particular sourcesThesis in response to particular qIn consumption of porn, is autonomy being respected, is consent being given importance, is it fair trade porn? No coercion? Things are done in the most humane most respectful wayLiberal-autonomy non interference consentBring up goldman,        While the ethical arguments of sex are widely discussed in modern ethics, it is important to acknowledge the differing views of the liberal and classical traditions. We can understand how these traditions frame their accounts of sexual ethics by exploring the philosophies of thinkers like Piers Benn, Gilbert Meilander, and Alan Goldman. In light of the recent ethical debate on pornography, an understanding of the frameworks of both traditions and their ethical viewpoints inclines us to believe that the consumption of pornography may tend to
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