Chapter 12. Sexual Morality

TRUE/FALSE
1 : All moral theories will pose moral questions about sexual morality in the same way.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : B

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

Correct Answer : B

3 : Couples who cohabitate before getting married are more likely to divorce for this reason
alone.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : B

4 : 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.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : B

5 : 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.
A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : A



SHORT RESPONSE
6 : 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.

Correct Answer : NL

7 : 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.

Correct Answer : U
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