The possibility of the soldier as an existentially authentic person
Date of Publication
2002
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Philosophy
Abstract/Summary
Abstract. Existentialism came to be as a philosophical movement that denied traditional philosophical values and systems, and focused more on the existing, concrete, and living individual. As the existentialist philosophers emphasized individuality, they resisted external influences in the form of the crowd , or the anonymous they.
On the other hand, the soldier's way of life is in total contrast with this philosophical movement. The soldier is subjected to orders, duty, the chain of command, and external influences that dictate his or her own decisions. There is indeed, a conflict between conformity and individuality.
This paper intends to clarify the issue of authenticity vis-a-vis the life of a soldier. IT is an attempt to view the life of a soldier from the existentialist perspective, and how this kind of life would fit within the context of existentialism. Authentic and inauthentic existence on the soldier's behalf would be clearly discussed and pointed out in order to answer the question: Can the soldier be an authentic being, in the light of the circumstances that govern his or her way of life This paper also include the author's own insights with regard to the soldier's way of life and his or her authentic stand.
War firms and the author's personal experience in the military showed that the soldier's way of life are: 1) A soldier is always bounded by orders , 2) Adherence to duty, 3) Self-discipline and sacrifice, 4) Command responsibility and leadership, and 5) Preparedness to face death.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU11145
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
58 numb. leaves
Recommended Citation
Justo, N. (2002). The possibility of the soldier as an existentially authentic person. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1838