Ethics and the Good Soldier

<p>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.</p><p>Starting from the view that virtues such as courage honesty loyalty and integrity are core to being a professional soldier the book draws on insights from British soldiers at three stages of their career – officer cadets (at Sandhurst) junior lieutenants/captains (attending the Junior Officer Tactical Awareness Course) and senior captains (participating in the Captain’s Warfare Course). Drawing upon the Jubilee Centre’s <i>Soldiers of Character</i> study the book explores soldiers’ character in the professional domain.</p><p>Including clear implications for practice and research this is essential reading for all those interested in the character of soldiers in both a professional and academic setting.</p>