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Meeting at University Park Train Station

Meeting Logistics

  • Interpreter: Meeting arranged at University Park Train Station.
  • Parking:
    • Cost: Free parking available at the station.
    • Shuttle Service:
    • Shuttles depart regularly to the train station.
    • Importance of arriving on time, suggest to arrive by 10:13 for a 10:30 meeting.

Transportation

  • Walking Option: Beautiful but a lengthy walk to the train station.
  • Plan for Arrival: Make sure to be punctual to avoid missing the shuttle.

Items to Bring

  • GSU ID Cards: Necessary for free entry; physical ID might be required for verification.
    • Temporary solutions if physical ID isn't available (consider using online ID number).
  • Contact Information: Important to keep the provided phone number for day-of coordination only.
  • Additional Guests: Notify if intending to bring friends.

Key Discussions & Points

  • Gilligan's Theories: Lecture discussed gender differences in children's play and ethical learning:
    • Boys: Learn Kantian ethics (universal rules and laws).
    • Girls: Learn ethics of care (relationship-building, compromise).
  • Critiques of Kohlberg: Gilligan's challenge to the supposed neutrality of moral development norms:
    • Implicit biases overlooked in current moral standards.
    • Claims regarding ethical development based on masculinity.
  • Morality Discussion:
    • Boys vs. Girls: Differences in ethical behavior based on socialization processes; concern for boys' competitive nature versus girls' focus on empathy.

Ethics of Care

  • Carol Gilligan's Argument: The ethics of care highlights the importance of relational aspects over rigid moral rules.
    • Emphasizes cooperation and empathy, alongside autonomy and competition as significant values for society.
  • Virginia Held's Contributions: Builds upon Gilligan; presents care as a central tenet for moral philosophy.
    • Care as a universal human experience vital for society's moral framework.
    • Critical examination of traditional moral theories by suggesting they inadequately encompass ethical care.

Conclusion Points

  • Reflection on Care Ethics: Importance of defining care models to be more inclusive and relevant.
  • Reading Assignments: Assigned readings to build understanding of Held's ethics of care for next class discussion.
    • Will focus on practical implications and characteristics of effective care.