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L4 - ETHICS

ART AND CENSORSHIP

Kognity Reading

Do producers of knowledge within an AOK have an ethical responsibility to create knowledge in accordance with dominant cultural values?
Should some knowledge not be sought on ethical grounds?
Who should decide if the art we produce is "beneficial to society"?

Controversial Art That Shook the World | Artland MagazineControversial art tends to provoke its audience. Let us introduce you to 10 of history's most controversial artworks and see for yourself.

15 Movies You Didn't Know Were Censored In AmericaFind out which of your favorite cinematic classics were cut down to size for American audiences.

Turn That Down! 40 Banned and Censored SongsSex, violence, drugs, politics, religion and just plain loud noise have all been grounds for music censorship. Whether referencing taboo subject matter, challenging the government and commercialism or just upsetting the masses (directly or indirectly), musicians are targeted out of fear of their power over listeners. In honor of Music Freedom Day,

The Fiery History of Banned Books

Famous Films That Were Banned Around the WorldControversial movies are nothing new, but every now and then a movie is considered so controversial that it is banned from entire countries.

The Censorship of Stand-Up Comedy on College CampusesToday’s students can’t seem to take a joke.

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