Care ethics /

Care Ethics is theory of moral behavior that emphasizes the importance of interpersonal relationships and the responsibilities of care within them. It is particularly important for professions that involve caregiving, such as healthcare, education, and social work, as it highlights the ethical signi...

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Main Author: Balven, Rachel McCullagh (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles, CA : SAGE Publications, Inc., 2025.
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Summary:Care Ethics is theory of moral behavior that emphasizes the importance of interpersonal relationships and the responsibilities of care within them. It is particularly important for professions that involve caregiving, such as healthcare, education, and social work, as it highlights the ethical significance of responding to the needs of others. However, other roles, such as business leaders, policymakers, legal professionals, and community organizers may also benefit from applying Care Ethics. After this material is studied, the learner should be able to define what Care Ethics is, discuss its origins, outline its limitations, and present potential applications. The learner will also be offered the opportunity to practice their new insights on Care Ethics though various questions and real-world situations.
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9781071981245
1071981242