Sadler's Lectures Virginia Held, Feminist Transformations of Moral Theory - The Self And Relationships
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Apr 29, 2025 Dive into the transformative ideas of Virginia Held as she critiques traditional moral theories centered on individuality. Explore how feminist ethics redefines the self through the lens of relationships, highlighting their intrinsic value. Discover the importance of personal connections in moral development and how these insights challenge established ethical frameworks. This thought-provoking discussion encourages a reevaluation of how we understand morality and community.
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Relational Self Between Self and Universal
- Traditional moral theory focuses on isolated self versus universal others, missing intermediate relationships.
- Virginia Held emphasizes the importance of family, friendships, and neighborly ties as a key moral domain.
Self Formed by Relationships
- We are fundamentally constituted by our relations with others from birth onward.
- Relationships shape identity; the isolated individual self is an illusion.
Relationships Have Intrinsic Value
- Relationships have intrinsic value beyond individual benefits.
- Family and friendships matter for their own sake, not just what each person gains.