Philosophy Essays
Choose one of the two prompts below and write a 1 page paper responding to it.
In your own words, describe the differences between a “justice” approach to ethics and a “care” approach to ethics. What features of the ethics of care do you find plausible? Are there any important elements missing? If so, what elements?
Feminist standpoint theory says that different social groups have distinctive kinds of knowledge acquired through unique experiences and that some of these groups may enjoy epistemological advantages over others. (1) In one paragraph, provide a defense for this epistemological position. (2) In another paragraph, pose a challenge to it. (3) In a third paragraph, explain whether you personally agree with feminist standpoint theory and why you do or do not.