Ethics Critical thinking
A. Pages 253-254 of our text Ethical Choices describes two different perspectives: the justice perspective and the care perspective. Using Ethical Choices, explain these two different perspectives in your own words. Last, our text says that according to Carol Gilligan, men tend to focus more on the justice perspective while women focus more on the care perspective. Do you agree with Gilligan’s claim about men and women – why or why not?
B. When it comes to the Ethics of Care, here is an interesting quote. A scholar says, “Care ethics is undoubtedly right in criticizing our society as being too uncaring.” Do you agree with this – why or why not? If you agree with it, be sure to give at least one example to support your views, and, if you disagree with it, give at least one example to support your views.
C. One of the things that we will be doing each week is discussing some cases from our text Thinking Critically About Ethical Issues. Look at Case 11a on page 49. After looking at this case, answer these questions about it. First, what dilemma or tension is involved in this case? Second, explain if this dilemma or tension could be overcome through developing relationships.
D. One of the things that we will be doing each week is discussing some cases from our text Thinking Critically About Ethical Issues. Look at Case 20 on page 132. After looking at this case, answer these questions about it. First, what dilemma or tension is involved in this case? Second, if this dilemma or tension could be overcome through developing relationships.
