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Ask Aristotle: Is it ethical to keep watching problematic shows?

Ask Aristotle: Is it ethical to keep watching problematic shows?

Update: 2025-10-01
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Dawsons Creek. Little Britain. Friends. At the time, you thought these TV shows were hilarious. But by 2025 standards, they haven't aged well. 

But is that fair? Can we view things that were made in a different time with different ethical standards and moral expectations than if they were made today? 

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Ask Aristotle: Is it ethical to keep watching problematic shows?

Ask Aristotle: Is it ethical to keep watching problematic shows?

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