[A scientific discourse on theories of morals and ethics]

An academic discourse on ethical and moral theory The papers in this issue of Pflege were delivered by the authors at a conference on Moral Action, held in Osnabrück on Nov. 11th 1994. In the argument which follows, Marianne Arndt's critique points to the fact that Bondolfi's paper is based mainly on Kohlberg's theory and offers, in contrast, research by Gilligan. Bondolfi stresses that men and women are equally capable of rational and emotionally motivated action. Being "human" is a characteristic of members of both genders.