UK Navy and Marines on Moral Character Development and Assessment

Tony Raya and Stuart McCrimmon emphasized the importance of ethics, culture, and leadership in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. Raya discussed building “moral armor” through education, training, and cultural assessments, stressing leadership’s role in upholding ethical standards and addressing moral challenges. McCrimmon introduced Project Jaywick to transform leadership training, focusing on resilience, student-led learning, […]

Philosophical Perspectives on Moral Character I

The panel titled “Philosophical Perspectives” featured discussions on virtue and character. Christian Miller summarized his book, emphasizing the concept of moral virtue and empirical research indicating that most people lack it. Edward Brooks discussed character education at Oxford, highlighting its importance and practical application. William Cochran offered insights from Plato and Aristotle, focusing on moral […]