Virginia Held

Virginia Held is a prominent philosopher known for her work in feminist ethics and the ethics of care. She argues that traditional ethical theories often overlook the importance of relationships and care in moral decision-making. Held emphasizes that caring for others, particularly in personal and social contexts, should be a fundamental moral principle. Her work advocates for recognizing and valuing the interconnectedness of individuals, suggesting that ethics should focus on nurturing relationships rather than just individual rights or abstract principles. This approach seeks to create a more compassionate and responsive framework for understanding moral issues.