selflessness
Who Cares?
By Stephen Rainey & Yasemin J. Erden
How much of a role should the state play in taking care of us, as opposed to, say, our family members? According to some, care should “start at home” and should, moreover, be selfless. Statements like “Parents and other caregivers look after their children with little thought of return” from a recent New Statesman article sound nice, and elicit nods of approval – of course no returns are sought!
But are they true? Continue reading →
Posted in Ethics, Political Philosophy, Politics, Public Health, Stephen Rainey's Posts | Tagged care, selflessness, Social care, social contract
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