Question

How does Care Ethics differ from Traditional ethical theories such as Utilitarianism and Deontology? Does Care Ethics provide a viable alternative to Traditional ethical theories? Why, or why not?

Answer 1

Since the care ethics uses a relational and context-bound approach toward morality and decision making differs from traditional ethical theories such as utilitarianism and deontology. Since care ethics, based on the understanding of the individual as an interdependent, relational being and emphasizes the importance of human relationships and emotion based virtues such as benevolence, mercy, care, friendship, reconciliation, and sensitivity provides a viable alternative to traditional ethical theories.