Groenhout R
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA.
J Med Philos. 1998 Apr;23(2):170-89. doi: 10.1076/jmep.23.2.170.8920.
In this paper I argue that Care theory has the resources to offer an insightful and original theoretical perspective on issues in medical ethics. The paper begins with a discussion of the sort of theory Care is, and argues that it closely resembles virtue theory. After a discussion of common features of Care theories, I respond to a few of the criticisms that have been levied against the theory. The final section of the paper is a discussion of the question of neutrality in public moral discourse. Care theory is not a neutral theory with regard to questions of the nature of the good life for humans, but I argue that this should not preclude Care from playing a part in the public debate over policy decisions.
在本文中，我认为关怀理论有能力为医学伦理问题提供深刻且独到的理论视角。本文开篇讨论了关怀理论属于何种类型的理论，并论证其与美德理论极为相似。在探讨了关怀理论的共同特征之后，我回应了一些针对该理论的批评。本文的最后一部分讨论了公共道德话语中的中立性问题。关怀理论在人类美好生活本质的问题上并非中立理论，但我认为这不应妨碍关怀理论在关于政策决策的公共辩论中发挥作用。
