Philosophyspeaking topic
The ethics of care: should morality be grounded in abstract rules, or in concrete relationships and compassion? Could the bonds we feel for one another explain morality better than the scales of justice?
— Carol Gilligan and Nel Noddings, the ethics of care
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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