ETHICS: FOUNDATIONS OF MORAL VALUATION
ACTIVITIES CHAPTER 7 (VIRTUE ETHICS)
Directions: Do the activities below.
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Pornography
Pornography Sexual ethics is a study of a person's sexuality and the manner by
which human sexual conduct must be exercised. There are many instances where
sexual behavior must be observed in order to properly nurture good interpersonal
relationships. Thus, sexual ethics becomes a vital subject that must be studied by
everyone. One particular topic being discussed within sexual ethics is the issue of
pornography. Pornography is the explicit manifestation of sexual matters presented in
different forms of media. Pomography normally shows different illustrations of nudity
and sexual acts in print, videos, and social media outfits. Some people view
pornography as immoral, citing how it treats persons as mere sexual objects for
pleasure. Some people, on the other hand, view pornography as a personal way of
displaying one's freedom of expression, which must be respected by everyone. What is
your view on this? Perhaps, virtue ethics, as a framework for moral valuation, can be
utilized in assessing one's sexual behavior specifically with regard to the person's
fondness for pornography. If virtue ethics aims for the development of the person's good
character, does watching pornographic materials reflective of such a character? Is there
a virtue that is produced by the behavior of patronizing pornography? What do you think
will happen with regard to the character of a person if one habituates the act of watching
pornography? Virtue ethics challenges the person to look at one's habits concerning
sexual behavior. What would possibly be affected by such behavior is the person's
appreciation and valuation of human relationships.
1. Go online and list down various sources that can help you understand the different
issues on pornography. Identify the topics being discussed by these sources.
2. Discuss the possible implications (positive or negative) of the patronage of
pornography to the development of one's character.
3. Discuss a different topic within the scope of sexual ethics and explain how this might
affect the development of one's virtuous character.
4. What is Moral Virtue? What is Intellectual Virtue?
5. What is the difference between moral and intellectual virtue? Explain.

6. Identify some Filipino traits and categorize each as virtue (middle) or vices (excess or
deficiency). Place them in a table.
7. How is a person's character formed according to Aristotle?
8. Who do you think possesses a moral character in your community? Explain your answer.

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