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Understanding an Ethics of Care in Moral Development
TLDR An ethics of care challenges traditional ethical approaches by emphasizing the importance of care as a moral imperative, highlighting the interdependence of individuals and the significance of relationships in moral decision-making. Feminist philosophers advocate for this approach, emphasizing virtues like attentiveness, responsibility, and responsiveness to care for others and address complex social issues.
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The story of an ethics of care begins with Carol Gilligan challenging traditional views on moral development in children.
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Girls and boys approach moral dilemmas differently, with boys often focusing on deductive moral logic and girls emphasizing relationships and narratives.
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Different perspectives on moral dilemmas exist, with one emphasizing justice and the other focusing on relationships and context, leading to the concept of an ethics of care.
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The ethics of care challenges traditional ethical approaches by emphasizing the importance of care as a moral imperative, with feminist philosophers highlighting its revolutionary implications beyond gender stereotypes.
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An ethics of care emphasizes attentiveness, trust, and cultivating caring relations, contrasting with traditional ethics focused on fairness and abstract principles.
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Real-life scenarios complicate moral decision-making beyond abstract principles, highlighting the importance of relationships and care in ethical considerations.
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An ethics of care emphasizes the interdependence of individuals on their surroundings and the importance of considering relationships in moral decision-making.
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An ethics of care focuses on action and developing virtues like attentiveness, responsibility, competence, responsiveness, and plurality to care for others and the world around us.
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Paying attention, feeling responsible, and being competent are essential virtues in an ethics of care to effectively care for others and the world.
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Caregiving involves recognizing power dynamics, being responsive to the needs and perspectives of those being cared for, and understanding that effective care requires deep knowledge and respect for the cared-for individual's voice and perspective.
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Prioritizing care as a culture might be the key to addressing complex social problems that have been persisting for a long time.
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