Essays on Body Modification

The immorality of body tattooing

Evidence of mummified tattooed bodies shows that the art that people referred to as tattooing has existed for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians did it, so did the Chinese. Indians, to this day are known for it through their artistic henna tattoos. Even the Samurais of Japan took up tattooing as a means of replacing their armor when they were disbanded (Ink Done Right). However, the question of whether tattooing one’s body is morally right or not is one that is yet to be answered. Many debates and discussions come up especially in regard to religion and tattooing.

Objections to my position

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Body Modification Is Influenced by Culture

Introduction This paper argues that body modification is influenced by the culture. To support such argument, the paper discussed the prevalence of body modifications in the form of tattoo and cosmetic surgery as the culture influenced them.

Body Modification in the form of Tattoo

Proofs of tattooing and associated practices started from the most primitive human societies. For instance, Egyptian mummies from the era of the Middle Kingdom have exposed a widespread culture of body marking. In a spiritual cosmology, the unassailable tattoos of humanity could be exchanged for spiritual privileges in the next life. In traditional cultures, tattoos commonly serves as an assurance for good ...

Views on the Body

The body is an object that has been problematic for philosophers and other thinkers since the conception of Western civilization. Many have extensively discussed the relation between it and the mind with little accepted avail. Contemporary times have seen a rise in eating diseases such as anorexia and bulimia, worrying many professionals. However, there are many ways to confront and explain these trends. Deborah A. Sullivan takes a more philosophical approach to the problem, discussing the different theories that intend to explain different practices of body modification across cultures. On the other hand, Celia Milne takes a more statistic approach, while taking ...