Isabel had firm views on moral proximity and the obligations it created. WE cannot choose the situations in which we become involved in this life; we are caught up in them whether we like it or not. If one encounters the need for another, because of who one happens to be, or where one happens to find oneself, and one is in a position to help, then one should do so. It was as simple as that.
Isabel held strong opinions regarding the concept of moral proximity and the responsibilities that arise from it. She believed that individuals do not have control over the circumstances that bring them into contact with others in need. Regardless of personal preferences or feelings, people often find themselves in situations where they encounter the suffering or difficulties of others.
For Isabel, the response to these encounters is straightforward: if one has the...
