Caregiving in Philosophy, Biology & Political Economy

Abstract Caring for the young and old, fragile ill, is central to human thriving, has played a fundamental role in evolution. Yet care been largely invisible political economy it does not fit prevailing philosophical, political, economic frameworks. Care typically emerges context of close personal relationships, well suited either utilitarian or Kantian accounts morality, “social contract” cooperation. Markets states both have difficulty providing supporting care, as result, overlooked undervalued. I sketch alternative ways thinking about morality politics present policies that could help support carers those they for.