Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should art and literature be moralizing?
Position1 of 2

Yes, art and literature should be moralizing

Art and literature should be moralizing because they are powerful forms of creative expression that can bring about significant moral change in people. It also imparts moral teachings that are crucial to such forms of creative expression.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Literature and art should be moralizing because fictional narratives impact society
    Writers should be obligated to write ethical narratives because literature and art can have profound impacts on the actual lives of the people who consume it.
  2. There is no such thing as amoral literature
    The majority of novels contain some underlying philosophical, political, or social principles and it is impossible to create an amoral narrative.