MORALITY AND SEX

Discipline: Ethics

Type of Paper: Essay (any type)

Academic Level: High school

Paper Format: APA

Pages: 2 Words: 550

Question

MORALITY AND SEX:

This is a Discussion Post:  We are to form an initial response with respect to the questions below.  I have attached reading/reference material that MUST be used as part of the reference material.  An additional outside source may be used as well.

Chapter 4 is from the book:  Lewis, Carol W. & Stuart C. Gillman (2012) The Ethics Challenge in Public Service

Chapters 3 and 5 are from the book:  Rachels, Stuart (2018) The Elements of Moral Philosophy 

I have also attached additional summary information that may be helpful.  

Questions:

1.    Is it morally wrong for a person to have sex with an intoxicated but willing individual if s/he suspects that if such a person were sober, this person would not have consented?

Explain why or why not.

2. Suppose s/he believes that this person would have probably consented even if sober but is not sure.

What should s/he do?