Q/A

Put things in your own words unless the question asks for a direct quote. Answer each question in 8-12 sentences.

For the required quote, use the original assigned Noddings reading, not the editor’s introduction in our course text, the course videos/notes, or any other source. The original Noddings reading starts on the page of Chapter 21 that reads “David Hume long ago contended…”

1. On Nel Noddings’ view, what is the difference between natural and ethical caring? And how can care serve as an ethical ideal? As part of your answer, give two direct quotes from the Noddings reading, using quotation marks and the in-text citation (Noddings, 1984/2010, para. ____).

2. According to Noddings, caring relationships are central to ethics. These relationships involve concern and affection for another as well as some familiarity with their needs and interests. Caring relationships on Nodding's view extend and grow over time; they are more involved than just showing momentary concern for a stranger or acquaintance. So, how can Noddings' focus on relationships be applied in the workplace? Choose a specific job to use for your answer. Does her account of caring relationships capture the way professionals should relate to others within that job? Or are there times when this would not work well?

3. How does Noddings’ care ethics compare and contrast to Kant’s categorical imperative? Give one similarity and one difference. How does care ethics compare and contrast to Mill's utilitarianism? Give one similarity and one difference. Of these three ethical theories (care ethics, the categorical imperative, and utilitarianism), which do you find most compelling, and why?