What is the point of ethical utilitarianism?
But, that should not be the point of ethical utilitarianism, the point should be striving towards something. The largest benefit of ethical utilitarianism has probably been an alternative to religious morality.
What is the difference between “care” and “utilitarianism”?
“Care” can also have variable meanings based on context as well. This would also need a cultural context. For example, medical care, child care, elder care, as it relates to communities, or ethnic groups “Utilitarian” in the same way would need an expanded definition and cultural context.
Is the care ethic unique?
Although a number of care ethicists explore the possible overlap between care ethics and other moral theories, the distinctiveness of the ethic is defended by some current advocates of care ethics, who contend that the focus on social power, identity, relationship, and interdependency are unique aspects of the theory (Sander-Staudt, 2006).