Afterwar

Healing the Moral Wounds of Our Soldiers

Nancy Sherman

• While the vast majority of philosophical works on war deal with how it is justified and conducted, Sherman's book covers the equally important but largely neglected questions of moral injury and healing
• Engages with personal narratives and explores the inner scars and healing of war through soldiers' own voices
• Explores what we as civilians owe soldiers and how every day interactions in the workplace, classroom, and neighborhood are critical to recovery after war

Afterwar

Healing the Moral Wounds of Our Soldiers

Nancy Sherman

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Afterwar

Healing the Moral Wounds of Our Soldiers

Nancy Sherman

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Afterwar

Healing the Moral Wounds of Our Soldiers

Nancy Sherman

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Afterwar

Healing the Moral Wounds of Our Soldiers

Nancy Sherman

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Afterwar

Healing the Moral Wounds of Our Soldiers

Nancy Sherman

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"Thank you for your service" isn't enough [excerpt]

On this Veterans Day, we honor those fallen and herald those still fighting. We also examine what more can be done in terms of listening and understanding those who have seen the perils of war firsthand. In this excerpt from AfterWar: Healing the Moral Wounds of our Soldiers, author Nancy Sherman shares with us her time spent with a veteran of Afghanistan and his feelings on those who expect so much from soldiers and can only offer thanks in return.

Posted on November 11, 2017

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Afterwar - Episode 22 - The Oxford Comment

As 2.6 million men and women return home from war, the prevalence of veteran suicide and post-traumatic stress is something that is frequently discussed by civilians, politicians, and the media, but seldom understood. These changes extend beyond psychological readjustment, physical handicap, and even loss of life. The greatest wounds, in fact, may not even be visible to the naked eye. While the traditional dialogue concerning veteran assistance typically involves the availability of institutional services, military hospitals, and other resources, there is an increasing need to address what many call the "moral injuries" sustained by soldiers during combat.

Posted on May 7, 2015

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