Caring

Overview

With numerous examples to supplement her rich theoretical discussion, Nel Noddings builds a compelling philosophical argument for an ethics based on natural caring, as in the care of a mother for her child. In Caring—now updated with a new preface and afterword reflecting on the ongoing relevance of the subject matter—the author provides a wide-ranging consideration of whether organizations, which operate at a remove from the caring relationship, can truly be called ethical. She discusses the extent to which we may truly care for plants, animals, or ideas. Finally, she proposes a realignment of education to encourage and reward not just rationality and trained intelligence, but also enhanced sensitivity in moral matters.

Details

Publisher

Univ of California Press

Published

2013-09-14

Pages

226

Language

EN

Categories

Education / Aims & Objectives, Education / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, Philosophy / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, PHILOSOPHY / Social, Social Science / Anthropology / General, Social Science / Sociology / General, Social Science / Gender Studies, Social Science / Philanthropy & Charity

ISBN-13

9780520275706