This thesis reviews some of the main arguments of the right or not to pornography in order to defend that censoring pornography would bring many negative consequences for women and minorities. The...Show moreThis thesis reviews some of the main arguments of the right or not to pornography in order to defend that censoring pornography would bring many negative consequences for women and minorities. The thesis will argue that a ban on pornography would make women and minorities more exposed to exploitation, would ignore other forms of hatred towards women in media, would threaten women's autonomy over their bodies, and would neglect the possibility of educating towards consensual values through pornography. Moreover, this thesis also advances that promoting female participation in the production of pornography and ensuring minimal working conditions for sex works could avoid many of the exploitation there is in mainstream pornography.Show less
This thesis can be divided into two parts. First, it deals with the nature of morality, the argument being that there is good reason for us to assume that morality is objective. Furthermore, living...Show moreThis thesis can be divided into two parts. First, it deals with the nature of morality, the argument being that there is good reason for us to assume that morality is objective. Furthermore, living a moral life is necessary if one wants to live a happy and full life. Secondly, it shows that morality and culture are linked and presents an argument that, if certain conditions are met, the notion of moral realism can provide us with a justification for cultural assimilation.Show less
