Virtue Ethics and Pornography. This paper discusses virtue ethics and how it would respond to the issue of pornography. Developed by Aristotle, virtue ethics emphasized the importance of reason and virtue for good moral character. Virtue ethics elevated the world of reason to a high level. More than anything else, it emphasized the importance of a balance. Since pornography is an extreme of sexual expression, virtue ethics would oppose it, since it emphasizes a mean between excess and defect. 5 pgs. Bibliography lists 1 source. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 1 source(s) listed Filename: 4156 Virtue Ethics Pornography.doc Price: 44.75