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what is utilitarianisms view on pre-marital sex? 
if happiness is equated with hedonic pleasures rather than with sense of well-bring and happiness then utilitarianism can be used to legitimise a free, unregulated approach to sexual behaviour. Because giving people license to have pre-marital sex can maximise pleasure
what is a strength of utilitarianism approach? 
liberation- allows consenting adult to be free to do what they want only sexual relationships cause harm considered wrong (adultery)- if consented should not be seen wrong.
what did Mill say? 
have right to decide what they want to have sexual intercourse- may be before marriage because sexual relationships are guided by freedom.
what is a weakness of utilitarianism approach? 
Bentham- against- protects women from men being used for pleasure. Pre-marital sex leads to unhappiness- spread of STIs should be protected.

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utilitarianism

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2.3 Meta-ethics

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