Issues discussed from 6 perspectives

Internet Pornography

Preliminary Theories:

1. Ethical Relativism

In Ethical Relativism, Pornography can be good or bad depending on the situation. Example, for some people ornography in the net is not considered immoral while for others it is a violation of decency and morality. The reasons for different conviction are due diverse cultural heritage, varied religious affiliation, prevailing social norms or distinct individual preferences.

2. Ethical Absolutism

In Ethical Absolutism an act can only be good or bad. If Pornography is bad, it would be bad at all incidents. In Ethical Absolutism there are universal rules that determine the right things to do.

3. Ethical Egoism and Ethical Altruism

Ethical Egoism - Internet Pornography is a way to make money.

Ethical Altruism - Internet Pornography is a contribution to art and Internet pornography is a contribution to e-commerce.

Finalist Theories
1. John Stuart Mill’s Utilitarianism

Pornography will be viewed either good or bad depending upon whether or not pornography brings happiness. Example, Internet Pornography is right when it promotes happiness and wrong when it endorses pain.

2. Immanuel Kant’s Categorical Imperatives

Imperatives would view pornography bad because of the duty to protect the women. They would not support internet pornography because it is morally wrong or it is the law but because mankind are destined to do so and mankind have to will it.

3. Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics

Pornography will be viewed as wrong because it is against moral values such as righteousness, fairness and goodess.