Ethics and the Good Soldier - Character in the Professional Domain

Building on extensive, internationally leading empirical research conducted by the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, this book explores the soldier as a virtuous professional through a close examination of soldiers' character and ethical reasoning.

List of contents

Introduction 1. The Professions and Character 2. Character, the Military and the Ethical Soldier 3. Soldiers of Character: Ethical Dilemmas and Character Strengths 4. Soldiers' Perceptions of Character. Conclusions, Recommendations and Further Research

About the author

James Arthur is Professor of Education in the University of Birmingham.
Scott Parsons is Assistant Vice Chancellor for Character and Ethics Development at the Texas Tech University System. He is a retired US Army Intelligence Officer and spent 2014-2023 as Assistant Professor and Character Development Integrator at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Andrew Peterson is Professor of Character and Citizenship Education in the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues at the University of Birmingham, UK.

Product details

• Authors: James (University of Birmingham Arthur, Arthur James, Scott Parsons, Peterson Andrew
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.03.2025
• EAN: 9781032362991
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3236299-1
• No. of pages: 86
• Series: Character and Virtue Within the Professions
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; EDUCATION / General, Politics & government, Warfare & defence, Politics and government, Moral and social purpose of education, Warfare and defence, Moral & social purpose of education, virtuous professional;courage;loyalty;honesty;service