Module 12 - Care Ethics

Question 1

Care Ethics

Answer 1

ethical theory that takes caring relationships as moral standard
Bridge Statement: an act is right iff the act develops caring relationships

Question 2

Carol Gilligan

Answer 2

1936 - present. american psychologist. developed care ethics

Question 3

aim of care ethics

Answer 3

replace harmful masculine values (which are endorsed by other ethical theories) with beneficial feminine values (endorsed by care ethics)

Question 4

masculine ethical theories value (4), according to care ethcis

Answer 4

1. universalism (generalized moral judgements),
2. rationality (moral standards should function independently of the moral agent),
3. neutrality (moral agent should be impartial in making moral judgements),
4. justice (moral judgements should be exceptionless)

Question 5

How masculine values should be replaced by feminine values

Answer 5

1. universalism –> particularism (unique situations)
2. rationality –> emotions (feelings matter in moral decisions)
   3.neutrality –> relationships (connections btwn involved should matter)
3. Justice –> care (moral standard should be relationships, not objectivity)

Question 6

“Care” definition in Care Ethics

Answer 6

relational (2+ppl), mutual (voluntary relationship), transformative (ppl changed for better in relationship), active (ppl must participate for relationship to succeed), and normative (caring relationships are the kind of relationships ppl should pursue)

Question 7

Theoretical Criticism of Care Ethics

Answer 7

the rejection of justice (not fair) and particularism (cant make general statements about future) makes moral judgements impossible

Question 8

some argue that Practical Criticism of Care Ethics

Answer 8

it replaces paternalism with maternalism (refers to how you treat someone with how you would treat a child)