NV 402 - Leadership And Ethics

Institution:

Maine Maritime Academy

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Description:

The purpose of this course is to sharpen the student's understanding of some important issues about morality and to develop moral reasoning ability. The course integrates an intellectual exploration of Western moral traditions and ethical philosophy with topics and issues confronting newly commissioned officers as military leaders. The course provides a foundation in major moral traditions, including Utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, Constitutional Law, Natural Law theory, and virtue ethics. In addition, students will discuss the ethics of war through discussions of the Just War Theory (Jus Ad Bellum) and the Conduct of War (Jus Ad Bello). Readings will be from various fields, including leadership, ethics, philosophy, theology, and law and will be enhanced through case studies, video segments, and current issues in the news. It is recommended that students be in their junior or senior year; however they need not be in the NROTC program. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mainemaritime.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 326-2206

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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