Philosophy
The Ethics of Care and Relational Morality
Quick fact
The term 'ethics of care' was coined by psychologist Carol Gilligan in 1982, who argued that women's moral development often centers on care and relationships, not just justice and rights.
Why this is interesting
We often think of moral dilemmas as battles between abstract rules—like telling the truth versus protecting someone. But what if the most important moral guide isn't a rule at all, but the web of relationships you're standing in?