Moral Responsibility in a Time of War

Part of a special issue on war, crisis, and transition. The writer assesses the utility of ethical theory in establishing the degrees of moral responsibility that public officials bear for government actions in a time of war. He considers whether the leading ethical theories contribute to an underst...

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1. VerfasserIn: Felice, William F. 1950- (VerfasserIn)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2008
In: Social justice
Jahr: 2008, Band: 35, Heft: 3, Seiten: 28-48
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Powell, Colin L., 1937-
Political ethics
Public officers
Military ethics
Iraq War, 2003-2011
War > Moral & ethical aspects
Decision making in international relations
Iraq War, 2003-2011 > Moral & ethical aspects
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Zusammenfassung:Part of a special issue on war, crisis, and transition. The writer assesses the utility of ethical theory in establishing the degrees of moral responsibility that public officials bear for government actions in a time of war. He considers whether the leading ethical theories contribute to an understanding of individual and collective responsibility. He considers these issues in the context of the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq. An interview with the world's leading utilitarian philosopher, Peter Singer, is also provided.
ISSN:2327-641X