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On Obedience: Contrasting Philosophies for the Military Citizenry and Community (Standford Studies in Jewish History and Culture,Used
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This volume is designed to be an indepth and nuanced philosophical treatment of the virtue of obedience in the context of the professional military and the broader civilian political community, including the general citizenry. The nature and components of obedience are critical factors leading to further discussions of the moral obligations related to obedience, as well as the related practical issues and implications. Pauline Shanks Kaurin seeks to address the following questions: What is obedience? Is it a virtue, and if it is, why? What are the moral grounds of obedience? Why ought military members and citizens be obedient? Are there times that one ought not be obedient? Why? How should we think about obedience in contemporary political communities?In answering these questions, the book draws on arguments and materials from a variety of disciplines including classical studies, philosophy, history, international relations, literature and military studies, with a particular focus on cases and examples to illustrate the conceptual points. While a major focus of the book is the question of obedience in the contemporary military context, many similar (although not exactly the same) issues and considerations apply to other political communities and in, particular, citizens in a nationstate.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'On Obedience'? A: The book primarily explores the virtue of obedience within the contexts of the military and civilian political communities, addressing critical questions about its nature, moral grounds, and implications.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Pauline Shanks Kaurin, who offers a philosophical perspective on the concept of obedience.
- Q: How many pages does 'On Obedience' have? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: It is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'On Obedience' published? A: The book was published on March 15, 2020.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those not in the military? A: Yes, while it focuses on military contexts, the discussions and insights apply to civic obedience and political communities more broadly.
- Q: What disciplines does the book draw upon? A: The book incorporates arguments and materials from classical studies, philosophy, history, international relations, literature, and military studies.
- Q: Are there any specific questions addressed in the book? A: Yes, the book investigates questions like 'What is obedience?', 'Is it a virtue?', and 'When should one not be obedient?'
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as new.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic purposes? A: Certainly, it provides a nuanced philosophical treatment that may benefit students and scholars interested in ethics, military studies, and political philosophy.