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“ Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies.”

“ Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies.”. Virtue Ethics, Feminism and Sex. Learning Objectives:- To apply key aspects of virtue ethics to matters of sex To understand more modern virtue ethics and how this thinks to feminist views about sex. Virtue Ethics - Reminder.

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“ Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies.”

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  1. “Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies.”

  2. Virtue Ethics, Feminism and Sex • Learning Objectives:- • To apply key aspects of virtue ethics to matters of sex • To understand more modern virtue ethics and how this thinks to feminist views about sex

  3. Virtue Ethics - Reminder Key Ideas??? Aims??? Who???

  4. Virtue Ethics and Sex • There are many different approaches to virtue ethics • It is important to say that views on what is virtuous are varied • Traditional, Aristotilean virtue ethics is based on acting according to certain virtuous ideals to achieve eudaimonia • Modern virtue ethics has shifted its emphasis to a more virtuous and caring emphasis

  5. Notes Reducer • 1 – Underline or highlight the key passages (2 minutes) • 2 – Note down/summarise the key parts of the identified passages (4 minutes) • 3 – Write down seven words to summarise the key areas noted down (2 minutes) • 4 – Describe an approach to sexual ethics from both a virtue ethics and feminist viewpoint in one paragraph using only your key words for guidance (4 minutes)

  6. Quotes and Scholars • Aristotle • Michael Slote • Rosalind Hursthouse • Carol Gilligan • Raymond Belliotti • Jill Johnston • Carol MacKinnon • ‘You cannot get to know each other until you have eaten a medimnos of salt together.’

  7. Virtue Ethics - Discussion • Virtue ethics takes the passion out of sex (AC Grayling) • Feminism is the way forward on sex • If you care and are compassionate, surely you can’t go far wrong

  8. Starter - MWBs • Given what we have encountered, give a statement to try and summarise your view on the following topics… • Homosexuality • Adultery • Pornographyand Masturbation • Polygamy • Contraception

  9. Sample Past Paper Questions • ‘The problem with Virtue Ethics is that it gives no definite answers to moral problems.’ Discuss. • ‘Virtue ethics is not the best approach to ethical decision making.’ Discuss • ‘Modern virtue ethics is very different from those taught by Aristotle.’ Discuss • Explain the strengths and weaknesses of Virtue Ethics. • ‘The weaknesses of Virtue Ethics outweigh its strengths’

  10. Summary For each of the following, write the question down and then spend three minutes bullet pointing/jotting down some of your thoughts on answering it.

  11. 1 • ‘Sex and relationships are matters of personal choice.’ Discuss.

  12. 2 • ‘Virtue ethics is a good approach to the issues surrounding sex and relationships.’ Discuss

  13. 3 • ‘No ethical theory offers a satisfactory approach to issues of sex and relationships.’ Discuss

  14. 4 • Critically assess the view that Natural Law is of no use when discussing sexual ethics.

  15. 5 • To what extent are ethical theories helpful when making decisions surrounding homosexuality?

  16. Summary • Pick one to plan in more detail. You can work in pairs if you would like to. • Use textbooks and notes • Q – Should you want to do an essay and get feedback, let me know

  17. Summary Lesson • Thurs give bullet points – plan and write a opening paragraph and conclusion to two of these. Sentence – jot words to intro combos or words, homosexuality, ancient views marriage, kantcontracpetion etc. next lesson ask, do they want an essay? Or to move on? • Sexual Ethics • ‘Sex and relationships are matters of personal choice.’ Discuss. • ‘Virtue ethics is a good approach to the issues surrounding sex and relationships.’ Discuss • ‘No ethical theory offers a satisfactory approach to issues of sex and relationships.’ Discuss • ‘Some ethical theories are of more help than others when making decisions about sexual issues.’ Discuss. • Critically assess the view that Natural Law is of no use when discussing sexual ethics. • To what extent are ethical theories helpful when making decisions surrounding homosexuality?

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