Ethics of Care Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the term 'Ethics of Care' emphasize?

Mathematical logic

Understanding relationships (correct)

Legal principles

Abstraction in moral reasoning

Who conducted moral development studies that highlighted the differences in perspectives between genders?

Carol Gilligan

What does the 'Masculine Voice' emphasize according to Gilligan?

Logical reasoning

What is emphasized by the 'Feminine Voice' according to Gilligan?

Interpersonal relationships Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ethics of Care' reject regarding moral theory?

The abstraction of moral reasoning Signup and view all the answers

According to Virginia Held, how has the law intervened in women's private decisions?

Has intervened in reproduction but not in men's coercive power at home Signup and view all the answers

What does Nel Noddings define caring as?

Giving close attention to the feelings, needs, and desires of those cared for Signup and view all the answers

According to Joan Tronto, what does caring include?

Activities that maintain, continue, and repair our world Signup and view all the answers

How does Diemut Bubeck describe caring?

Meeting the needs of one person by another with face-to-face interaction Signup and view all the answers

What is Michael Slote's view on caring?

A motivational attitude that considers the well-being of humanity Signup and view all the answers

According to Virginia Held, what are the two aspects of caring?

Both a practice and a value Signup and view all the answers

What concern does Grace Bubeck raise about an ethic of care?

Exploitation of women and minority groups due to unequal burdens of caring Signup and view all the answers

What societal tasks does a caring society prioritize?

Bringing up children, educating members, meeting needs, achieving peace, and treasuring the environment Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ethics of Care Overview

Emphasizes understanding relationships through personal narratives.
Recognizes interpersonal connections as central to moral action.
Values emotion and challenges traditional moral theories prioritizing abstract reasoning.

Key Figures in Ethics of Care

Carol Gilligan
- Studied moral development in girls and women, noting they focus on relationships over laws.
- Distinctly identifies masculine voice as being logical and feminine voice as emphasizing interpersonal relationships.
Nel Noddings
- Defines caring as giving close attention to the feelings and needs of those cared for.
Joan Tronto
- Describes caring as activities that maintain, continue, and repair our world to improve our living conditions.
Diemut Bubeck
- Characterizes caring as meeting another's needs through face-to-face interaction, emphasizing dependency.
Michael Slote
- Defines caring as a motivational attitude focused on the well-being of humanity.
Virginia Held
- Construes caring as both a practice and a value, emphasizing appropriate responses to the needs of others.
Grace Bubeck
- Warned against an ethic of care that neglects to address the distribution of burdens associated with caring roles, particularly affecting women and minorities.

Conceptual Themes in Ethics of Care

Women's Decisions
- Laws often impact women's reproductive choices but hesitate to challenge men's coercive powers in domestic spaces.
Caring Activities
- Encompasses efforts to raise children, educate, meet collective needs, foster peace, and protect the environment, advocating for a caring society over corporate and military priorities.

Description

Explore key concepts of the Ethics of Care with these flashcards. Learn about influential figures like Carol Gilligan and their contributions to moral development. Understand the significance of relationships in ethical decision-making.