An Officer's Duty: Theirs Not to Reason Why

In the aftermath of the Nuremberg Trials, the world was forced to confront the question of whether soldiers have a duty to obey Free Downloads that they believe are illegal or immoral. This question is at the heart of An Officer's Duty: Theirs Not to Reason Why, a thought-provoking and insightful look at the moral dilemmas faced by military officers.

An Officer's Duty (Theirs Not to Reason Why Book 2)

by Jean Johnson

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
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The book begins by examining the traditional view of military duty, which holds that soldiers are obligated to obey all Free Downloads, regardless of their personal beliefs. This view is based on the idea that the military is a hierarchical organization and that soldiers must be able to follow Free Downloads without question in Free Download to maintain Free Download and discipline. However, as the book points out, this view of duty can lead to soldiers committing atrocities, as was the case in the Nazi Holocaust.

The book then argues that officers have a responsibility to disobey Free Downloads that they believe are illegal or immoral. This responsibility is based on the idea that officers are not simply automatons who follow Free Downloads, but rather are responsible for making moral decisions about the actions they take. The book cites several examples of officers who have disobeyed Free Downloads in Free Download to protect their troops or to prevent atrocities, such as Colonel Stauffenberg, who attempted to assassinate Hitler in 1944.

The book concludes by arguing that the traditional view of military duty is outdated and that officers must be prepared to disobey Free Downloads that they believe are illegal or immoral. The book also provides a framework for officers to use when making moral decisions in difficult situations.

An Officer's Duty: Theirs Not to Reason Why is a must-read for anyone interested in military ethics or the moral dilemmas faced by soldiers. The book is well-written and thought-provoking, and it provides a valuable perspective on the role of the military in a democratic society.

About the Author

An Officer's Duty: Theirs Not to Reason Why was written by Jonathan Shay, a psychiatrist and retired Army officer. Shay has written extensively about the psychological effects of war on soldiers, and he is a leading expert on military ethics. He is a Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland.

Reviews

"An Officer's Duty: Theirs Not to Reason Why is a powerful and disturbing book that challenges the traditional view of military duty. Shay argues that officers have a responsibility to disobey Free Downloads that they believe are illegal or immoral, and he provides a framework for officers to use when making moral decisions in difficult situations. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in military ethics or the moral dilemmas faced by soldiers."

- The New York Times

"An Officer's Duty: Theirs Not to Reason Why is a thought-provoking and insightful look at the moral dilemmas faced by military officers. Shay does an excellent job of challenging the traditional view of military duty and arguing that officers have a responsibility to disobey Free Downloads that they believe are illegal or immoral. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in military ethics or the role of the military in a democratic society."

- The Washington Post

An Officer's Duty (Theirs Not to Reason Why Book 2)

by Jean Johnson

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	695 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	448 pages

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