Quiz on Ethics of Care Theory

What does the Ethics of Care theory emphasize?

• Impartiality in ethical decisions

• Caring for the well-being of those near to us

• Detachment from relationships

• Justice over care

Who developed the Ethics of Care theory?

• Immanuel Kant

• Carol Gilligan

• John Stuart Mill

• Friedrich Nietzsche

According to the Ethics of Care, how should we view our relationships?

• As isolated and independent

• As valuable and nurturing

• As irrelevant to moral decisions

• As burdensome and restrictive

Which of the following is NOT a form of caring mentioned in the text?

• Caring about something

• Caring after someone

• Caring against someone

• Caring for someone

What is a key argument supporting the Ethics of Care?

• Individuals can exist in isolation

• Relationships are unimportant

• Identity is based on relationships

• Justice is the highest moral value

What is one criticism of the Ethics of Care?

• It promotes equality

• It values justice over care

• It can lead to unjust favoritism

• It encourages independence

What does the Ethics of Care suggest about relationships characterized by violence?

• They are essential for identity

• They lack the value required for care

• They are valuable

• They should be nurtured

Which moral demand is emphasized by the Ethics of Care?

• To ignore personal needs

• To nurture valuable relationships

• To maintain all relationships

• To prioritize justice above all

What is a potential conflict mentioned in the Ethics of Care?

• Caring and justice

• Love and hate

• Community and isolation

• Independence and dependence

What is the primary focus of the Ethics of Care?

• Concrete relationships

• Universal laws

• Abstract principles

• Impartial decision-making