Responsible conducttowards oneself and towards othersis something that can be learned. Many people say, "I already know what is right and good." Others say, "I am unsure about certain issues." And some look to role models from history or their personal lives, asking themselves how those individuals would have solved a particular problem. We frequently find ourselves in situations where it is crucial to be able to assess the consequences of our actions. This is particularly important for soldiers: they bear responsibility for others as well as for themselves and must be able to stand by their decisionsbefore superiors, subordinates, the courts, and, not least, their own consciences. Featuring texts from antiquity, the Middle Ages, the modern era, and the present day, this reader invites reflection on what is good and right. It offers prompts for self-study and encourages discussion of ethical and moral questions. The book aims to help soldiers act responsibly and in accordance with their conscience during situations of conflict and crisis. Volume 37 in the series "Potsdam Publications of the Bundeswehr Centre for Military History and Social Sciences."
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Paperback. 318 pages.
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