The wrong of rape.

Archard, D. W. (2007) The wrong of rape. The Philosophical Quarterly, 57 (228). pp. 374-393. ISSN 1467-9213

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Abstract

If rape is evaluated as a serious wrong, can it also be defined as non-consensual sex (NCS)? Many do not see all instances of NCS as seriously wrongful. I argue that rape is both properly defined as NCS and properly evaluated as a serious wrong. First, I distinguish the hurtfulness of rape from its wrongfulness; secondly, I classify its harms and characterize its essential wrongfulness; thirdly, I criticize a view of rape as merely ‘sex minus consent’; fourthly, I criticize mistaken attempts to discount the wrongfulness of rape for those who do not value sex; fifthly, I contrast two models for weighing interests, according to one of which rape is not seriously wrongful; finally, I sketch a defence of the view that our sexual integrity ought to be a central interest of ours.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
The Philosophical Quarterly
Additional Information:
RAE_import_type : Journal article RAE_uoa_type : Philosophy
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? philosophyb philosophy (general) ??
ID Code:
4033
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Deposited On:
04 Mar 2008 15:11
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
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