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Caring: from philosophical concerns to practice.

Toni M Vezeau

    The Journal of Clinical Ethics
    |April 1, 1992
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    This article critiques Hilde L. Nelson's "against caring" stance, arguing it misunderstands caring in nursing practice and wrongly replaces the ethics of care with heroism. It highlights common concerns about caring in professional literature.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Ethics
    • Philosophy of Care
    • Professional Practice

    Background:

    • Caring is a pervasive concept in socially interactive professions.
    • Hilde L. Nelson's article presents arguments against the concept of caring.
    • The author expresses significant concerns regarding Nelson's perspective.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically analyze Nelson's "against caring" argument.
    • To address specific issues within Nelson's critique.
    • To explore the implications for nursing practice and ethics.

    Main Methods:

    • Critical analysis of Nelson's philosophical arguments.
    • Examination of the concept of caring in nursing literature.
    • Philosophical discourse on ethics of care versus heroism.
    Keywords:
    Bioethics and Professional Ethics

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    Main Results:

    • Nelson's argument demonstrates a misunderstanding of caring within nursing practice.
    • Discomfort with ambiguity in ethical frameworks is a key issue.
    • Replacing the ethics of care with heroism is identified as problematic.

    Conclusions:

    • Nelson's "against caring" position is fundamentally flawed.
    • A deeper understanding of caring in nursing is essential.
    • The ethics of care provides a more robust framework than heroism.