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.