Compare and contrast the ethics of care with one of the ethical theories discussed previously. What advantages do you think the ethics of care has over the alternative theory you’ve chosen? In what ways is the other theory preferable? Which do you think is ultimately more satisfactory, and why?
2. Discuss the ethical value of impartiality. Why do feminists downplay the importance of impartiality, and why have other philosophers held it to be important? Is impartiality an important ethical value or not? Defend your answers.
3. What are some of the distinctive experiences of women, and how have feminist ethicists suggested that these should inform our moral theorizing? Do you think they are correct in thinking this? Why or why not?
4. What is the difference between description and prescription? In what ways is feminist ethics committed to both? Why does Lindemann claim that the feminist approach to ethics is more descriptive than other approaches? Do you agree with her that this is a good thing? Defend your answers.
5. Discuss the relationship between feminist politics and feminist ethics. How does Lindemann see the two as related? How does her approach differ from other approaches to the relationship between ethics and politics? Do you find her view attractive? Why or why not?