The Western Ethical Tradition and the Morality of the Warrior
Dados Bibliográficos
| AUTOR(ES) | |
|---|---|
| AFILIAÇÃO(ÕES) | Political science department at Saint Vincent College, Center for Economic and Policy Education, Military Graduate Program at Norwich University in Vermont, |
| ANO | 1999 |
| TIPO | Artigo |
| PERIÓDICO | Armed Forces and Society |
| ISSN | 0095-327X |
| E-ISSN | 1556-0848 |
| EDITORA | Annual Reviews (United States) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0095327x9902600104 |
| ADICIONADO EM | Não informado |
Resumo
The author argues that Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, Machiavelli, Kant, and Nietzsche each contribute to the contemporary understanding of the warrior and his morality. However, none presents what we take to be a complete picture. Our views are a blend of classical and modern elements, and these views change and tend to emphasize various components of classical or modern theory depending on our level of optimism, or cynicism, with respect to the role of the United States in the world order. The article makes the case that by examining the Western ethical tradition as a whole, we will have a more comprehensive understanding of the potential virtues and vices of the warrior morality.