by God, they were still written by people with sometimes flawed moral compasses (Phillips).
Another clear example of how moral decay or moral duty does not change over centuries is the story of Socrates. That man died roughly 2,400 years ago and so much of what he had to say about morality, doing the right thing and keeping a strong moral code are still prevalent today. Even when he faced death and could have possibly avoided the same by confessing and changing his tone, he refuses to do so. Even if such a choice is much less common nowadays, it still… Continue Reading...
a civilian-focused approach also demonstrated General Mattis’ ethical and moral compass in the battlefield. For example, Mattis’ ethical and moral compass can be gleaned from the infamous letter that he penned for American troops under his command as they were entering Iraq. In the inspirational piece, Mattis denounces Saddam’s oppressive tendencies against his own people. He tells his men not to hurt the innocent and strongly advises that apart from those who resist, all others ought to be treated with decency. Mattis also comes across as compassionate – he once assumed a Major’s duty during the Christmas festive season… Continue Reading...
such as one in which enemies deploy computer viruses or hide in mosques (Dickerson, 2010). Mattis’ ethical and moral compass can be gleaned from the infamous letter that he penned for American troops under his command as they were entering Iraq. In the inspirational piece, Mattis denounces Saddam’s oppressive tendencies against his own people. He tells his men not to hurt the innocent and strongly advises that apart from those who resist, all others ought to be treated with decency. Mattis also comes across as compassionate – he once assumed a Major’s duty during the Christmas festive season so as to enable the major to go have time… Continue Reading...
able to rise to the occasion, being ingrained with a strong moral compass.
Relationships in the military are based on hierarchies, rules, and social order. When those rules are undermined, such as by disrespecting a commanding officer, it also undermines the virtuous character of the unit and of individual soldiers. Respecting others is a sign of ethical virtue. To respect others means to be magnanimous—to know when to be humble as opposed to arrogant. There is no place for arrogance in the military, but soldiers also need to balance their humility with commanding officers with an equal sense of duty to… Continue Reading...
