It is often said that “lust,†as opposed to “love,†is a bad thing. It is also said that sexual “objectification†is always bad, especially for women. However, Simon Blackburn argues that “lust†isn’t necessarily bad, and Nussbaum argues that “objectification†can be a “wonderful†part of sexual life. Keeping these points in mind, please complete the following 2-part exercise:
Part 1: Find an image online (no actual nudity or graphic depiction) and add it as an attachment to a post. In the post itself, write a paragraph how Blackburn would argue that lust, in the context of the image you chose, is not necessarily a bad thing.
OR.
Write a paragraph how Nussbaum would argue that objectification, in the context of the image you chose, can be a wonderful part of sexual life.
Part 2: post a separate discussion response addressing the following three points:
- Write one paragraph stating what you think of Blackburn’s arguments about “lust.”
- Write one paragraph stating what you think of Nussbaum’s arguments about “objectification.â€
- Write a final paragraph in which you provide a critical assessment of the authors’ positions based on the conclusions
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