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The Meaning of Obedience in a Time of Authoritarianism: Ethics of Care in and beyond the Military

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT In my book, On Obedience, Contrasting Philosophies for Military, Community and Citizenry , I anticipated emerging and different problems of authority and the nature/character of obedience in military and civic cultures. My anticipations proved to be correct, and more urgent questions have emerged. I pay new attention here to faith perspectives and their roles within communities of care (COC), along with the moral perspective implied within COCs. The religious/moral examples of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Magda Trocmé provide practical grounding for my thesis.

Source: Dialog

DOI: 10.1111/dial.70034

Author: Pauline Shanks Kaurin

Institution: Case Western Reserve University

Language: English

Topic: War, Ethics, and Justification

Subfield: Philosophy

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,900