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Book SynopsisDemocratic 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.
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Notes on Contributors 1 Introduction Ethics and Military Practice Désirée Verweij 2 Fostering Reflective Practice and Moral Competence Ethics Education in the Military Eva van Baarle 3 ‘The Roof, the Roof, the Roof is on Fire’ Moral Standards and Moral Disengagement in Military Organisations Eva van Baarle and Marjon Blom-Terhell 4 Loyalty A Grey Virtue? Peter Olsthoorn and Marjon Blom-Terhell 5 Moral Injury The Psychological Impact of Morally Critical Situations Tine Molendijk 6 Ethics and Technology Christine Boshuijzen-Van Burken 7 An Organisational Perspective on Military Ethics Eric-Hans Kramer, Herman Kuipers, Miriam de Graaff 8 Morality Foundation for Competent Professionals G. J. van Doorn Index
