Is It Ever Appropriate to Ban Works of Art? If

question 35

Essay

Is it ever appropriate to ban works of art? If so, when and why? If not, why?

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Definitions:

Artifact Theory

A concept suggesting that observed differences in psychological testing across cultural or racial groups are the result of the tests themselves, not actual differences in the groups.

Rumination Theory

A theory suggesting that continually thinking about problems or negative thoughts without taking action can lead to or worsen depression.

Cyclothymic Disorder

A mood disorder characterized by chronic fluctuation between mild depressive and hypomanic episodes, without reaching the severity of major depression or full-blown mania.

Hypomanic Symptoms

Features characteristic of hypomania, a milder form of mania, including elevated mood, increased activity or energy, and often reduced need for sleep.