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An Abstract Approach. Rational Non-Sense To Replace Historical Nonsense in Educating Leaders

Journal of Military Studies

Volume 2 (2011): Issue 1 (December 2011)

By: Mika Kerttunen

Open Access

|Nov 2016

Abstract

This research questions the value of empiricism and historical case studies in higher level officer education. It will instead emphasize the need and importance of a rationalist approach to knowledge. It will outline a tentative example of an abstract approach to case studies. By doing this the author seeks to enhance the education of abstract thinking - an art that is required from joint level and general staff officers.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jms-2016-0180 | Journal eISSN: 1799-3350 | Journal ISSN: 2242-3524

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Language: English

Page range: 115 - 131

Published on: Nov 23, 2016

Published by: National Defense University

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

Keywords:

higher officer education

Related subjects:

Topics in history,

Military history,

Social sciences,

Political science,

Military policy

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