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... fact is that most soldiers know smatterings of philosophy and theol- ogy , but — understandably — they have rarely thought about philosophy systematically . Moreover , many , if not most , military chaplains , as busy as they are with ...
... fact is that most soldiers know smatterings of philosophy and theol- ogy , but — understandably — they have rarely thought about philosophy systematically . Moreover , many , if not most , military chaplains , as busy as they are with ...
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... fact , the response is a function of habit , for the harried cadet almost always shines his shoes ; this once , however , he did not ; asked about it , he accidentally gave an incorrect , " untruthful " response . Now Khaki is on the ...
... fact , the response is a function of habit , for the harried cadet almost always shines his shoes ; this once , however , he did not ; asked about it , he accidentally gave an incorrect , " untruthful " response . Now Khaki is on the ...
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... fact , more nearly be in- stances of keen initiative.9 There is a difference , then , between a major offense and a minor transgression . The tyranny of ethical absolutism , however , preaches no distinctions . For moral martinets there ...
... fact , more nearly be in- stances of keen initiative.9 There is a difference , then , between a major offense and a minor transgression . The tyranny of ethical absolutism , however , preaches no distinctions . For moral martinets there ...
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... as the magazine put it , " about yet another bungled attempt " to capture Aidid , which , in fact , was " an invention to cover up an operation by the super- secret Delta Force . " The Deltas really were retaliating Morals under the Gun.
... as the magazine put it , " about yet another bungled attempt " to capture Aidid , which , in fact , was " an invention to cover up an operation by the super- secret Delta Force . " The Deltas really were retaliating Morals under the Gun.
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... fact . In the face of this reality , the maintenance of strict codes of honor and conduct oblige those subject to them to carry medieval standards of con- duct to absurd contemporary lengths . Moral rigidity in developing stan- dards of ...
... fact . In the face of this reality , the maintenance of strict codes of honor and conduct oblige those subject to them to carry medieval standards of con- duct to absurd contemporary lengths . Moral rigidity in developing stan- dards of ...
Contenido
Temperance and the Profession of Arms | 127 |
Character and the Profession of Arms | 145 |
Epilogue | 165 |
Notes | 173 |
Select Bibliography | 203 |
Index | 213 |
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Pasajes populares
Página 30 - INDUSTRY. Lose no time; be always employed in something useful ; cut off all unnecessary actions.
Página 136 - Jesus. •Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Página 122 - With exceptions so rare that they are regarded as miracles and freaks of nature, successful democratic politicians are insecure and intimidated men. They advance politically only as they placate, appease, bribe, seduce, bamboozle, or otherwise manage to manipulate the demanding and threatening elements in their constituencies.
Página 171 - Nothing which is true or beautiful or good makes complete sense in any immediate context of history; therefore we must be saved by faith. Nothing we do, however virtuous, can be accomplished alone; therefore we must be saved by love.
Página 183 - Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Página 12 - Therefore a wise lord cannot, nor ought he, to keep faith when such observance may be turned against him, and when the reasons that, caused him to pledge it exist no longer. If men were entirely good this precept would not hold, but because they are bad, and will not keep faith with you, you too are not bound to observe it with them.
Página 128 - When I use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said in a rather scornful tone, 'it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.' 'The question is,' said Alice, 'whether you can make words mean so many different things.
Página 29 - ORDER Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time. 4 RESOLUTION Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
Página 96 - Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it.
Página 29 - Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation. 2 SILENCE Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation. 3 ORDER Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.