Ethics of Care

Question 1

Genuine Care

Answer 1

Emphasizes the importance of genuine care for other people/institutions in society (especially for those that are vulnerable in society = children, old people, disabled, poor)

Question 2

Ethics of Care (Social relation = Interconnectedness)

Answer 2

Not based on duty or happiness but on “social relation” to others

Question 3

Interdependent

Answer 3

All individuals are “interdependent” for achieving their interests > our well-being is determined by the well-being of the people and the environment around us

Question 4

Vulnerable

Answer 4

Those particularly “vulnerable” to our choices deserve extra consideration, we are to consider each and every person who may be affected by our actions