Integrity First
Author | : Malham M. Wakin |
Publisher | : Lexington Books |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 0739101706 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780739101704 |
Rating | : 4/5 (704 Downloads) |
Download or read book Integrity First written by Malham M. Wakin and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brigadier General Malham M. Wakin, head of the philosophy department at the U.S. Air Force Academy for over thirty years, is one of the most esteemed military ethicists in the United States. This collection of essays-the first to be published together in a single volume-will be essential reading for anyone interested in the field of applied and theoretical ethics. Covering such diverse issues as war and morality, legal ethics, medical ethics, business ethics, conflict mediation, pacifism, just war theory, religion and war, and nuclear deterrance, Integrity First includes work that not only treats issues of longstanding historical significance, but also has relevance to any serious discussion of modern justice. This book represents an erudite and influential mind, and will be of special interest to students and academics both here and abroad.