Bush Doctrine Unethical
The Bush Doctrine: an unethical agenda in theory and practice
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Dr. Jonathan Marks
Francesco Poggiani
Philosophy 119
December 18, 2012
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Dr. Jonathan Marks
Philosophy 119
December 18, 2012
Research Paper: The Bush Doctrine: an unethical agenda in theory and practice
The “Bush Doctrine” represents the foreign policy principles of the United States federal government under the administration of President George W. Bush. Although the phrase was never explicitly referred to or defined as a cohesive plan, political scientists coined the Bush
Doctrine in order to package these principles into the agenda of the Bush administration. The
Bush Doctrine included the administration’s controversial policies …show more content…
Specifically, its actions of unilaterally rejecting the Kyoto Protocol and withdrawing from the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) treaty send a signal to the rest of the world that the United States’ foreign policy agenda was non-negotiable, regardless of international support or consequences. Furthermore, its never ending “War on Terror” exemplifies this willingness, where the United States affirmed to counter terrorism at all costs despite serious opposition from other foreign countries. These actions are in direct violation of the Golden Rule, and specifically unethical because of their explicitly disrespectful nature.
Whether its preemptive war, spreading democracy, or the willingness to act unilaterally, research thoroughly proves the unethical nature of the Bush Administration’s dishonesty, deception, and disrespect to its own citizens and the rest of the world. This being said, it 's also refreshing to take a common sense approach to the application of the Golden Rule and the Just
War Theory. In the words of Ron Paul, “how would we like it if China set up a military base …show more content…
As the United States, we would never allow anyone to set up a military base on
American soil, yet we have bases in almost every country in the entire world. We take offense to any threat to our homeland, yet we mercilessly drop unwarranted bombs on the homelands of others. Finally, we consider unilateral actions of other countries as a breach of our trust, yet we are willing to act unilaterally regardless of the costs or consequences.
In summary, it is inarguable that the actions of the Bush administration and the agenda of the Bush doctrine are explicitly unethical. These actions violate international law, the Just War
Theory, and the Golden Rule of politics, as well as the ideals of classical philosophers and the
Founders of our country. This being said, if America wishes to continue on a path of success in the rapidly globalized world that currently exists, they must begin acting ethically. If not, as soon
Panichelli 10 as another country becomes equal in power and military strength, they will have no incentive
@minr_boy
Dr. Jonathan Marks
Francesco Poggiani
Philosophy 119
December 18, 2012
@minr_boy
Dr. Jonathan Marks
Philosophy 119
December 18, 2012
Research Paper: The Bush Doctrine: an unethical agenda in theory and practice
The “Bush Doctrine” represents the foreign policy principles of the United States federal government under the administration of President George W. Bush. Although the phrase was never explicitly referred to or defined as a cohesive plan, political scientists coined the Bush
Doctrine in order to package these principles into the agenda of the Bush administration. The
Bush Doctrine included the administration’s controversial policies …show more content…
Specifically, its actions of unilaterally rejecting the Kyoto Protocol and withdrawing from the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) treaty send a signal to the rest of the world that the United States’ foreign policy agenda was non-negotiable, regardless of international support or consequences. Furthermore, its never ending “War on Terror” exemplifies this willingness, where the United States affirmed to counter terrorism at all costs despite serious opposition from other foreign countries. These actions are in direct violation of the Golden Rule, and specifically unethical because of their explicitly disrespectful nature.
Whether its preemptive war, spreading democracy, or the willingness to act unilaterally, research thoroughly proves the unethical nature of the Bush Administration’s dishonesty, deception, and disrespect to its own citizens and the rest of the world. This being said, it 's also refreshing to take a common sense approach to the application of the Golden Rule and the Just
War Theory. In the words of Ron Paul, “how would we like it if China set up a military base …show more content…
As the United States, we would never allow anyone to set up a military base on
American soil, yet we have bases in almost every country in the entire world. We take offense to any threat to our homeland, yet we mercilessly drop unwarranted bombs on the homelands of others. Finally, we consider unilateral actions of other countries as a breach of our trust, yet we are willing to act unilaterally regardless of the costs or consequences.
In summary, it is inarguable that the actions of the Bush administration and the agenda of the Bush doctrine are explicitly unethical. These actions violate international law, the Just War
Theory, and the Golden Rule of politics, as well as the ideals of classical philosophers and the
Founders of our country. This being said, if America wishes to continue on a path of success in the rapidly globalized world that currently exists, they must begin acting ethically. If not, as soon
Panichelli 10 as another country becomes equal in power and military strength, they will have no incentive