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War and Moral Dissonance
Peter A. French
出版
Cambridge University Press
, 2011
主題
History / Military / United States
History / Wars & Conflicts / Iraq War (2003-2011)
Philosophy / Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Philosophy / Essays
Political Science / Public Policy / Military Policy
Social Science / Sociology / General
Technology & Engineering / Military Science
ISBN
1107000483
9781107000483
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=4-matJBLcEoC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋
This collection of essays, inspired by the author's experience teaching ethics to Marine and Navy chaplains during the Iraq War, examines the moral and psychological dilemmas posed by war. The first section deals directly with Dr. Peter A. French's teaching experience and the specific challenges posed by teaching applied and theoretical ethics to men and women wrestling with the immediate and personal moral conflicts occasioned by the dissonance of their duties as military officers with their religious convictions. The following chapters grew out of philosophical discussions with these chaplains regarding specific ethical issues surrounding the Iraq War, including the nature of moral evil, forgiveness, mercy, retributive punishment, honor, torture, responsibility, and just war theory. This book represents a unique viewpoint on the philosophical problems of war, illuminating the devastating toll combat experiences take on both an individual's sense of identity and a society's professed moral code.