This book provides a comprehensive examination of responsibility, contrasting vague notions with four distinct accounts. Daryl Koehn advocates for Socratic dialogical responsibility, critiquing other perspectives like intentional agency and ontological care. She highlights its practical value and its role as a virtue essential to a good life.
Focusing on the ethical responsibility of professionals, the book emphasizes the importance of maintaining trust with patients and clients, urging against exploitation and abuse. Daryl Koehn delves into critical ideas surrounding professional ethics, making it essential reading for anyone studying the field. The exploration of these concepts provides valuable insights into the moral obligations professionals hold in their practice.
Acting Ethically in a World of Unintended Consequences
Focusing on the unpredictability of human actions, this book systematically examines unintended consequences and their implications for moral philosophy. It argues that these consequences challenge traditional ethical frameworks and offers insights into identifying potential outcomes before decisions are made. Additionally, it provides strategies for coping with unforeseen results, making it a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of human behavior and ethics.
Exploring the possibility of a distinctively female ethics, this book engages with critical debates in gender studies, philosophy, and psychology. It offers a fresh perspective by connecting the insights of women theorists dissatisfied with traditional ethical frameworks to those advocating for foundational ethical principles. Through themes of care, trust, and empathy, it challenges conventional notions and proposes a rethinking of feminist ethics, making a significant contribution to contemporary discussions on morality and gender.