Introduction Ethics and Military Practice / Desiree Verweij -- Fostering Reflective Practice and Moral Competence Ethics Education in the Military / Eva van Baarle -- 'The Roof, the Roof, the Roof is on Fire' Moral Standards and Moral Disengagement in Military Organisations / Eva van Baarle and Marjon Blom-Terhell -- Loyalty A Grey Virtue? / Peter Olsthoorn and Marjon Blom-Terhell -- Moral Injury The Psychological Impact of Morally Critical Situations / Tine Molendijk -- Ethics and Technology / Christine Boshuijzen-Van Burken -- An Organisational Perspective on Military Ethics / Eric-Hans Kramer, Herman Kuipers and Miriam de Graaff -- Morality Foundation for Competent Professionals / G. J. van Doorn.
Summary:
"Democratic societies expect their armed forces to act in a morally responsible way, which seems a fair expectation given the fact that they entrust their armed forces with the monopoly of violence. However, this is not as straightforward and unambiguous as it sounds. Present-day military practices show that political assignments, social and cultural contexts, innovative technologies and organisational structures, present military personnel with questions and dilemma's that can have far-reaching consequences for all involved - not in the last place for the soldiers themselves. A thorough training and education, in which critical thinking is developed and stimulated, seems therefore a necessary condition for morally responsible behaviour. This book aims to contribute to this form of 'reflective practitioning' in military practice"--Provided by publisher.
Series:
International studies on military ethics, 2214-7926 ; vol. 9
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