Nodding's Relational Ethics

In my opinion, the four moralities listed in Karl Wallace’s, “An Ethical Basis of Communication”, and the values mentioned on page 31 (civility, sincerity, community, and toleration) are critical for our current political landscape if our society desires to maintain and promote democracy. Violating the morals and values previously mentioned,” …may undermine confidence by breeding distrust and suspicion” (Johannesen, Valde, &Whedbee, 2008). Equally important to consider is Nodding’s Relational Ethics, the relationship between caring and the one being cared for can be applied in a political context. In my opinion, this current administration seems calloused and dishonest but Nodding makes a simple yet profound statement, “…I care for someone