In Defense of Immoralism

Can an Ethical Flaw in an Artwork make it Aesthetically Better?

Authors

  • Claire Bronwen Herbert Northeastern University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33043/S.17.1.26-37

Abstract

This paper investigates whether an ethical flaw in an artwork can be an aesthetic merit. I explore two versions of immoralism from Eaton and Kieran. I will defend the immoralist claim that artworks containing rough heroes are ethically flawed. I will then argue that an indirect connection between an ethical flaw and aesthetic merit is sufficient for immoralism, so long as it is a necessary connection. On this understanding of immoralism, I will argue that Eaton and Kieran are both successful in showing that an ethical flaw in an artwork can make it aesthetically better.

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Published

2024-04-06

How to Cite

Herbert, C. B. (2024). In Defense of Immoralism: Can an Ethical Flaw in an Artwork make it Aesthetically Better?. Stance: An International Undergraduate Philosophy Journal, 17(1), 26–37. https://doi.org/10.33043/S.17.1.26-37

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Vol. 17 No. 1

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