1st Edition

Ethics and the Good Soldier Character in the Professional Domain

96 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

96 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

96 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

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. Starting from the view that virtues such as courage, honesty, loyalty and integrity are core to being a professional soldier, the book draws... Read more

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

Appendices

Biography

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.