“Is fiction good
for us? We spend huge chunks of our lives immersed in novels, films, TV shows,
and other forms of fiction. Some see this as a positive thing, arguing that
made-up stories cultivate our mental and moral development. But others have
argued that fiction is mentally and ethically corrosive. It’s an ancient
question: Does fiction build the morality of individuals and societies, or does
it break it down? …”
Read the rest here http://articles.boston.com/2012-04-29/ideas/31417849_1_fiction-morality-happy-endings
