Pornography
SOC 120: Introduction to Ethics and Social Responsibility Pornography
Many centuries have passed throughout history; pornography has been a subject that has caused many to rethink their perspectives and ethical views on the matter. As Mosser (2013) states, “Some, in contrast, regard the consumption of pornography as a "victimless crime," and believe that, because it does not harm others, it should not be restricted extensively” (Ch2, sec. 2.4, para. 1). Let us exploit utilitarianism and emotivism to analyze the issue.
Most perspectives on pornography have been that women are presented as sexual objects that enjoy being humiliated, pain, and exploited. Many find it distasteful, provocative, and disgusting but nobody has the …show more content…
He established the “harm principle” (Mosser, 2013). The principle debates if the activity harms others, restrictions are justified. If harm is executed on his or her will, only then should there be interference by the state. This would be the only legitimate reason for the government to intervene. To undertake pornography to be regulated can cause conflict among many consumers. General society has the greater freedom without interference with that of another individual. Utilitarianism is that …show more content…
196). It denies moral claims can appeal to facts (Mosser, 2013). Someone arguing against pornography will simply state that it is wrong to read or watch because it is wrong without supporting facts or evidence. Its explanation is based on their attitude towards the subject not facts. Reviewing Chapter two Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart once famously said that he had given up trying to define obscenity; rather, he observed, "I know it when I see it" (Mosser, 2013, sec. 2.4, para. 17). The simplicity of this theory allures some. Pornography may be disputable in forms of art or film to some but cannot explain to everyone’s contentment why it is wrong only by explaining your views. This action is an emotional response. If the community supports this type of reasoning, it can come across and implemented as a sanction in a policy for the consumers in that specific
SOC 120: Introduction to Ethics and Social Responsibility Pornography
Many centuries have passed throughout history; pornography has been a subject that has caused many to rethink their perspectives and ethical views on the matter. As Mosser (2013) states, “Some, in contrast, regard the consumption of pornography as a "victimless crime," and believe that, because it does not harm others, it should not be restricted extensively” (Ch2, sec. 2.4, para. 1). Let us exploit utilitarianism and emotivism to analyze the issue.
Most perspectives on pornography have been that women are presented as sexual objects that enjoy being humiliated, pain, and exploited. Many find it distasteful, provocative, and disgusting but nobody has the …show more content…
He established the “harm principle” (Mosser, 2013). The principle debates if the activity harms others, restrictions are justified. If harm is executed on his or her will, only then should there be interference by the state. This would be the only legitimate reason for the government to intervene. To undertake pornography to be regulated can cause conflict among many consumers. General society has the greater freedom without interference with that of another individual. Utilitarianism is that …show more content…
196). It denies moral claims can appeal to facts (Mosser, 2013). Someone arguing against pornography will simply state that it is wrong to read or watch because it is wrong without supporting facts or evidence. Its explanation is based on their attitude towards the subject not facts. Reviewing Chapter two Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart once famously said that he had given up trying to define obscenity; rather, he observed, "I know it when I see it" (Mosser, 2013, sec. 2.4, para. 17). The simplicity of this theory allures some. Pornography may be disputable in forms of art or film to some but cannot explain to everyone’s contentment why it is wrong only by explaining your views. This action is an emotional response. If the community supports this type of reasoning, it can come across and implemented as a sanction in a policy for the consumers in that specific