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Morality and Ethics at War - by Deane-Peter Baker (Hardcover)

Morality and Ethics at War - by  Deane-Peter Baker (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"In Morality and Ethics of War, which includes a foreword by Major General Susan Coyle, ethicist Deane-Peter Baker goes beyond existing treatments of military ethics to address a fundamental problem: the yawning gap that exists between the diverse moral frameworks defining personal identity in a multicultural society on the one hand, and the professional military ethic on the other. Baker argues that overcoming this chasm is essential to minimising the ethical risks that can lead to operational and strategic failure for military forces engaged in today's complex conflict environment. He contends that spanning the gap is vital in preventing moral injury from befalling the nation's uniformed servants. Drawing on a revised account of what he calls 'the Just War Continuum', Baker develops a bridging framework that combines conceptual clarity and rigour with insights from cutting edge psychological research and creates a practical means for military leaders to negotiate the moral chasm in military affairs"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>In <i>Morality and Ethics of War, </i> which includes a foreword by Major General Susan Coyle, ethicist Deane-Peter Baker goes beyond existing treatments of military ethics to address a fundamental problem: the yawning gap between the diverse moral frameworks defining personal identity on the one hand, and the professional military ethic on the other. <br/><br/>Baker argues that overcoming this chasm is essential to minimising the ethical risks that can lead to operational and strategic failure for military forces engaged in today's complex conflict environment. He contends that spanning the gap is vital in preventing moral injury from befalling the nation's uniformed servants. Drawing on a revised account of what he calls 'the Just War Continuum', Baker develops a bridging framework that combines conceptual clarity and rigour with insights from cutting edge psychological research and creates a practical means for military leaders to negotiate the moral chasm in military affairs<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>An outstanding book: perceptive, incisive, and thought provoking. Deane Peter Baker guides the reader through the deep interplay between the liberal democratic state, just war reasoning, and notions of collective and individual identity, as he explores the psychological and other harms experienced by the modern combatant in complex and evolving battlespaces. <i>Morality and Ethics at War</i> is essential reading for everyone who studies - or is engaged in - the politics, ethics or practice of modern war.<br/>Peter Lee, Professor of Applied Ethics, University of Portsmouth, UK<br><br>Deane-Peter Baker's <i>Morality and Ethics at War</i> is an extraordinarily valuable addition to the field of Military Ethics. His insights on ethical leadership and moral injury are grounded in both the latest research and the lived experience of those who serve, expressed in clear, compelling prose - an absolute must read!<br/>Shannon E. French, Inamori Professor in Ethics, Case Western Reserve University, USA<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Deane-Peter Baker</b> is an Associate Professor of Ethics at the University of New South Wales, Australia; a Visiting Research Fellow in the Kings College London Centre for Military Ethics, UK; and a Research Associate in the Centre for Applied Ethics at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Previous books include <i>Citizen Killings</i> (Bloomsbury 2016) and <i>Just Warriors Inc.</i> (Continuum 2010).

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