This article argues for a feminist ethics of care framework to enhance moral judgments in warfare, advocating for the concept of 'hurt' in drone operations.
Key Points
The article seeks to establish a feminist ethics of care as a necessary addition to existing frameworks for moral decision-making in warfare.
Examines existing legal and ethical frameworks regarding warfare.
Proposes a feminist ethics of care to analyze the complexities of ethical decision-making in drone warfare.
Differentiates the concept of 'hurt' from post-traumatic stress disorder and moral injury.
Advocates for the necessity of 'hurt' to be a fundamental aspect of ethical lethal action in warfare.
Suggests that feminist ethics provides a nuanced understanding of moral judgments regarding harm and death in war.
Calls for a re-evaluation of how service personnel engage with the ethics of killing.