| Description |
1 online resource (234 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; 1 The Necessary Immorality of the Military Profession; 2 A New Beginning; 3 Morals under the Gun; 4 Moral Reasoning and the Cardinal Virtues; 5 Prudence and the Profession of Arms; 6 Justice and the Profession of Arms; Interlude: Obiter Dicta; 7 Courage and the Profession of Arms; 8 Temperance and the Profession of Arms; 9 Character and the Profession of Arms; Epilogue; Notes; Select Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Z |
| Summary |
James Toner argues that the cardinal virtues are and must be the core values of the military. By embracing these values, the profession of arms serves as a moral compass in an increasingly confusing age. Building upon a bold introduction, which includes what many will regard as a surprising view of military ethics, Toner examines the four cardinal virtues -- wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice -- and places each in the context of a compelling case study from recent U.S. military history. He discusses the Flinn Case, the Lavelle Affair, a B-52 crash in Washington State, and the courageous |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Military ethics -- United States
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Cardinal virtues.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Business Ethics.
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HISTORY -- Military -- United States.
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Armed Forces
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Cardinal virtues
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Military ethics
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Moral conditions
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United States -- Armed Forces.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85139803
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United States -- Moral conditions.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140383
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| Subject |
United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780813148847 |
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0813148847 |
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