Provide a description of each ethical theory including the history, background, concepts of the ethical theories and limitations.

Sure, here is a brief description of some of the main ethical theories:

1. Utilitarianism: This theory, developed by philosophers Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill in the 19th century, posits that the most ethical action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or 'utility'. It is a form of consequentialism, meaning that the outcomes of an action determine its ethical value. Limitations of this theory include the difficulty in predicting outcomes and the potential for it to justify actions that are intuitively immoral if they lead to greater overall happiness.

2. Deontology: This theory, most famously associated with Immanuel Kant, argues that the morality of an action should be based on whether that action itself is right or wrong under a series of rules, rather than based on the consequences of the action. Limitations of deontology include its inflexibility and potential to lead to morally counterintuitive outcomes.

3. Virtue Ethics: This theory, with roots in ancient Greek philosophy and particularly associated with Aristotle, emphasizes the role of character and virtue in moral philosophy rather than either doing one’s duty or acting in order to bring about good consequences. Limitations of virtue ethics include its lack of clear guidance on action and potential for cultural relativism.

4. Contractarianism: This theory posits that moral acts are those that we would all agree to if we were unbiased. It's associated with modern political philosophy and social contract theories, particularly the works of Thomas Hobbes and John Rawls. Limitations include its reliance on hypothetical situations and potential to exclude those who cannot participate in social contracts (like animals or future generations).

5. Care Ethics: This theory, developed by feminist thinkers such as Carol Gilligan and Nel Noddings in the late 20th century, emphasizes the importance of care as a moral emotion, and relational responsibilities to others. Limitations include its potential to reinforce traditional gender roles and its focus on personal relationships, which may not provide adequate guidance for interactions with strangers or larger social issues.

Each of these theories has its own history, concepts, and limitations, and none is universally accepted as the 'correct' ethical theory. They provide different ways of thinking about ethical problems and can be used to complement each other in a comprehensive ethical analysis.