1) Compare and contrast Aristophanes' and Sappho's views of erotic love.

2) According to the Bible, the only moral sex is natural sex. Explain why the Bible takes this view and then explain whether the Marquis de Sade would agree.

3)Alfred Kinsey, Michael Ruse, and Leonore Tiefer all argue in various ways that whether sex is natural may be irrelevant to whether it is moral. Choose ONE of their arguments and explain it.

1. Plato's character Aristophanes believes that love occurred because of a rebellion against the Greek gods.

Earlier, there was a creature of four legs, four arms, and two heads. The gods then cut them half because of their protest against them, and since then, they long for each other. They want to get close to their other half in order to feel complete. This is love for him 

Sappho was a great female poet of her time. She portrayed love as being of a fulfilling nature and not just a desire, unlike Aristotle's views

She focused more on homosexual love, especially between girl to girl. She believed as they understand each other better than others, it is logical enough for them to fall in love.

She also asserted that between two partners, the love is never of an equal amount. One among them always loves deeper than the other.

2. According to the bible, the only type of sex that is morally acceptable is natural sex.  natural sex is the type of sex that is intended for a purpose such as giving birth; the reason behind this is the bible's testimony about sex; sex beside purpose always follow mishappenings; hence sex without purpose or unnatural sex would lead them to be emotionally scarred and would further lead them to lose the opportunity to have a healthy sexual relationship any further according to the bible.

Marquis De Sade would never agree on these thoughts because he advocated relationships without moral principles; hence these thoughts are quite the opposite for him to follow.

3. Alfred Kinsley, Michael Ruse, and Leonore Tiefer believed that sexual morality is laid down upon the foundation of a bodily need, unlike other morally challenging issues. If we consider it, then the very thought of considering it as immoral vanishes from the picture.

 Explanation- Sex is a natural phenomenon in all species. This argument is supported both biologically and psychologically. In biological terms, it ensures continuity of the race. It is considered the most basic physiological need, just like food and shelter, which directs human behavior in psychological terms. In humans, sex is a much more complex activity than in animals as it involves the expression of love. There is nothing immoral to it unless the person involved practices it with particular caution. Some of these cautions include- minimum age limit set by the constitution of a country to get involved in such an act, consent of both the parties involved, they both should practice it responsibly, they should be well aware of the possible consequences and last but not the least it should come with a sense of commitment rather than temporary pleasures. If all these criteria are taken care of, it would rather be a sacred expression of love than an immoral one. It becomes immoral and unlawful if it comes with a sense of revenge or if anyone displays any improper behavior in public spaces.