Table of Contents

Ethics, Characterand the Military Officer

Overview

Aristotle

Outline

Two Approaches to Ethics:Rules and Character

The Rule ApproachA Moral Calculus

Problems with the Rule Approach

Character

Rules, Character, and the Military

Benefits of the Character Approach

General RegulationsSection 4: Duties of Individuals

Characteristics of Character

Habit

Self-Control

Excellence

Character and Human Flourishing

Character and the Golden Mean

The Unity of the Virtues

Outline

Integrity: An Overview

Integrity: An Overview

A Cautionary Tale

Integrity

Personal Integrity

Examples of Integrity: Barry Goldwater

Examples of Integrity: Nelson Mandela

The Elements of Integrity

Professional Integrity

Examples of Professional Integrity

Speaking with Integrity in Difficult Times: Senator Joseph Lieberman

Institutional Integrity

Institutional Integrity

Violations of Institutional Integrity

Outline

Courage: An Overview

CourageExcess and Deficiency

True Courage

From Thucydides to Bosnia

Cowardice

Courage

Courage and Self-Sacrifice

Outline

Wisdom:Overview

Wisdom and Cleverness

The Wise Rifleman

Conclusion

PPT Slide

Self-Control on the Battlefield

Self-Control and Character

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NROTC Presentation on Ethics, Character, and the Military Officer
University of San Diego
April 27, 1999

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