Virginia Held, best known for "Rights and Goods", has made her mark in the fields of ethics, feminist philosophy, and social and political thought. These essays by leading philosophers range over all these areas. Together, they demonstrate the lasting value of Held's work to the field.

Virginia Held, best known for her landmark book Rights and Goods, has made an indelible mark on the fields of ethics, feminist philosophy, and social and political thought. Her impact on a generation of feminist thinkers is unrivaled and she has been at the forfront of discussions about the way in which an ethic of care can affect social and political matters. These new essays by leading contemporary philosophers range over all of these areas. While each stands alone, the essays together demonstrate the lasting value of Held's work to the field. Includes an afterword by Held.