Course Info
The aim of this course is to explore a wide range of ethical issues relating to the decision to take a nation to war, how wars are conducted, and efforts to establish order in the wake of a conflict. Topics include the Just War tradition, pacifism, humanitarian intervention, moral repair and the establishment of a just peace, conduct of war, warrior codes, warrior transitions, and civil-military relations. We will be examining the ethics of war from the perspectives of both states and individuals. War is a crucible that strips those caught up in its horrors down to their fundamental selves inspiring acts of both inhuman depravity and seemingly superhuman nobility. This course is presented in a seminar format with lively discussions centering on contemporary readings in military ethics from texts and journals.
Instructor
Prof. Shannon French is the Inamori Professor in Ethics, Director of the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence, a tenured Professor in the Philosophy Department, and a Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University.
Syllabus
The syllabus for your course is available on Canvas.
Textbooks
** No Text Required **