In 2004, Frans Vosman († 2020) published the Dutch-language version of the article Friendship as a Model of Professional Care. An obvious question arises: why would the editorial board now publish an English version of this old and therefore dated article on its international website? In this introduction, we outline why we believe the article remains relevant to contemporary care ethics. Continue reading Friendship as a Model of Professional Care
Relational Caring and Presence Theory
The newly published book Relational Caring and Presence Theory in Health Care and Social Work: A Care-Ethical Perspective addresses a deep and globally felt dissatisfaction, among citizens in general but also among professionals. Continue reading Relational Caring and Presence Theory
Through the Eye of the Needle. Next steps for care ethics
Between 2014 and 2020, care ethicist Frans Vosman († 2020) wrote several articles in which he explained the need for next steps within care ethics. Some of these were mentioned in our introduction to his article Taking Refuge in the Arts (Vosman, 2016). We now add another article.
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CERC 2025 Conference: Care, Aesthetics, and Repair
The third international Care Ethics Research Consortium (CERC) conference explores the intersections of art, aesthetics, and care, examining how the creative and caring practices of artists, practitioners, care workers, scholars, activists, and others shape our worlds and inspire new directions in care ethics and theory. Continue reading CERC 2025 Conference: Care, Aesthetics, and Repair
Reflecting on care practices
Eveline Bolt and Brecht Molenaar, much appreciated editors from the very beginning, have stepped down from the editorial board. Continue reading Reflecting on care practices
A fair balance in health data protection and promotion
In her dissertation A fair balance. Health data protection and the promotion of health data use for clinical and research purposes, Irith Kist discusses the complexity of obtaining consent for the use of health data in health care and scientific research. Continue reading A fair balance in health data protection and promotion