Which of the following is NOT a difference between traditional rule-based ethics and an ethic of care?
A) Rule-based ethics tend to focus more on what is done, whereas an ethic of care focuses on how it is done.
B) Rule-based ethics provide a clear guide to moral action in any situation, whereas an ethic of care does not.
C) An ethic of care places special emphasis on mutual interdependence, whereas rule-based ethics more strongly emphasize independence.
D) Rule-based ethics want to protect people from wrongdoing by others and thus are more cautious about personal empathy; an ethic of care takes empathy to be particularly important.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Rule-based ethics provide a structured approach to moral decision-making with clear principles that apply universally, while an ethic of care emphasizes relationships and context, which can also guide moral action but in a more situational manner. Both approaches can offer guidance in moral situations, making choice B incorrect as it suggests that an ethic of care does not provide a clear guide, which is not a fundamental difference between the two.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Difference Between Traditional