War and Civil Disobedience

Introduction and Purpose of Assignment

This paper provides the opportunity to elaborate on war and civil disobedience in relation to ethics. Both of these concepts are rather ubiquitous throughout human history. Be sure to research some familiar wars to gain an appreciation for the ethical tension it creates.

Objectives

• Evaluate the ethical issues involved in war and civil disobedience. (4.4)

Theory and Concepts

Civil disobedience refers to the deliberate refusal to abide by certain laws. War has been a perpetual detriment on an international level. An ethical debate can be had on both topics as they resonate deeply in the moral sensibilities of each individual, especially in a religious context.

Resources

Profmcgowan. (2015, August 10). Ethics of war and peace [Video file]. Retrieved from

Instructions

1. Write a 3-4 page paper on the ethical impact of war and civil disobedience.
   • a.Define and explain some of the ethical issues involved in war and civil disobedience.
   • Provide a case study (or case studies) or describe a situation which illustrates and clearly demonstrates how these two areas impact ethical decisions.