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This 8 page paper argues that the internet is fundamentally immoral. Using three normative philosophical models, utilitarianism, feminisms and the theories of Kant it is argued that any benefits brought by the internet, such as reduction of barriers to communications and proliferation of information are outweighed by immoral intentions and results that are created by he use of the internet. The bibliography cites 7 pages.
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benefits we can argue that are many aspects of the internet that are immoral, which outweigh the perceived advantages. The medium is one with few effective controls, as such it
is subject to the whim of individuals tat do not have moral considerations. The use of resources may also be seen as questionable, as the benefits are also only felt
by select members of society in an uneven fashion. We can examine how and way the internet is immoral by using different normative theories. The first we will consider is
that of utilitarianism The philosophy of utilitarianism was first formed in the nineteenth century (Schminke et al, 1997). Utilitarianism is the doctrine
which was developed by Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill. The basis of this doctrine is that the value of any item, or service is determined only by its usefulness.
In adopting this philosophy a state should pursue actions which would cause the greatest benefit, or good, to the largest number of citizens. In utilitarianism the greatest benefit is seen
as the actions which result in the greatest happiness, which by any interpretation is a controversial definition of the greatest good. In
looking at the greatest good we may argue that there are many people that have benefited from the use of the internet, but this benefit is not felt by all.
WE can look on this at a local level or at a global level. Whilst empowering some members of society, we can argue that this is not benefiting the majority
is most countries, in countries such as China only 4% of the population even have access to the internet, in countries such as the United States there are much higher
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