Kant believed that in having sex we were allowing people to be used for desires (means to an end)> only do so, if we get married, giving ourselves to the other person in law- common ground.
what did Kant believe about autonomy?
he believed in the importance of autonomy- couples practising safe sex- modern Kantians support their right to pre-marital sex concerned about human beings used- treated with dignity not following rules lead to less power in relationship- abuse.
what is a strength of Kantian's approach?
allow couples to live together if unconditional promise to each other is made. sex outside of marriage led to women being abused and treated as things as opposed to partners if married first
what is a weakness of Kantian's approach?
allows no room for emotions (including love) in his view of sexual relationships. Human life cannot be preserved without sexual intercourse yet, at the same time, Kant regarded sex as morally degrading.
