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A dialogue between virtue ethics and care ethics

P Benner1

  • 1University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Physiological Nursing 94143, USA.

Theoretical Medicine
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

This study explores virtue ethics and care ethics, highlighting their different approaches to morality and relationships in medicine and nursing. It emphasizes relational virtues like openness for respectful patient interactions.

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Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • Pellegrino's challenge for a comprehensive moral philosophy.
  • Distinct applications of Greek Virtue Tradition and Judeo-Christian care tradition in nursing and medicine.

Observation:

  • Greek Virtue Tradition emphasizes inner character.
  • Judeo-Christian Tradition focuses on relational virtues in unequal relationships.
  • Care ethics scrutinizes relational qualities like attunement.

Findings:

  • Dialogue between virtue and care ethics integrates moral philosophies.
  • Identifies differing foci: inner character (virtue) vs. relational aspects (care).
  • Highlights the importance of relational virtues for ethical practice.

Implications:

  • Fosters a more comprehensive moral philosophy in healthcare.
  • Enhances understanding of ethical frameworks in nursing and medicine.
  • Promotes respectful patient encounters through openness and responsiveness.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional EthicsProfessional Patient Relationship

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