1. Introduction 2. Boycotts as Punishment 3. Expressive Boycotts 4. Separating the Art from the Artists 5. #CancelEverything 6. Aesthetic Lives, Ethical Reason
Mary Beth Willard is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. She received her Ph.D. from Yale University and writes primarily on topics in aesthetics and blogs at aestheticsforbirds.com.
"The question of what to do with the works of artists who have
committed serious moral transgressions has never felt more pressing
than it has in the years since the #metoo movement shook the
foundations of the art and entertainment industry. Like many other
flashpoints of contemporary discourse, discussion of this issue has
been intensely polarized between strident reformers and their
reactionary opponents. Little effort has been made to explore the
middle ground. Mary-Beth Willard's Why it's OK to Enjoy the Work of
Immoral Artists is a refreshing attempt to do just that. In a clear
and accessible style, she carefully surveys a range of arguments on
both sides, taking these arguments seriously while at the same time
insisting that they must be critically scrutinized and weighed
against competing considerations.This book is essential reading for
anyone seriously interested in the topic. Many readers will find
their views challenged by Willard's arguments, and whether they
come away convinced or not, they will no doubt benefit from
considering her thoughtful and nuanced point of view."
Matthew Strohl, University of Montana
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