Ethics in America. 6, Under orders, under fire. Part I /

This series uses the Socratic method to build analytical skills and examine ethical questions. The programs aim to sharpen moral reasoning without favoring a particular position by exploring ethical dilemmas in legal, political, medical, corporate, and military arenas. Panelists include Antonin Scal...

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Other Authors:	Deutsch, David, 1943 February 2- (Director), Elliot, Martha Helen (Producer), Miller, Betsy (Producer)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	District of Columbia : Annenberg Learner, 1989.
Series:	Academic Video Online
Subjects:	Obedience. Military ethics > United States. Military discipline > Moral and ethical aspects > United States. Obéissance. Morale militaire > États-Unis. Discipline militaire > Aspect moral > États-Unis. Military discipline > Moral and ethical aspects. Military ethics. United States. Panel discussions. Documentary television programs. Documentaires télévisés. Panels.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	This series uses the Socratic method to build analytical skills and examine ethical questions. The programs aim to sharpen moral reasoning without favoring a particular position by exploring ethical dilemmas in legal, political, medical, corporate, and military arenas. Panelists include Antonin Scalia, Faye Wattleton, and Peter Jennings. Produced by Columbia University Seminars on Media and Society. 1989. Under Orders, Under Fire (Part I) How do we wage war when the enemy dresses as civilians and children throw bombs? Generals William Westmoreland, David Jones, and Brent Scowcroft, correspondents Peter Jennings and Mike Wallace, and others question the duty to follow orders and a commander's obligation to protect soldiers.
Item Description:	Title from resource description page (viewed August 14, 2018).
Physical Description:	1 online resource (57 min.)
Playing Time:	00:56:50