HU-222: Professional Ethics Assignment # 01 ARQAM AHMAD 334444 2/13/2024 Dr. Najam Ul Qadir HU-222: Professional Ethics Assignment # 01 Based on the video shared below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nkyr79Uv1jk Answer the following questions: Q 1) What were the rationales behind the atomic bombing of Japan? The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 are contentious events, causing massive civilian casualties and enduring consequences. The US rationale included shortening the war, displaying military power, and preventing communism's spread. Japan's imperialist ideology fueled its involvement, despite military setbacks. The bombings aimed to compel Japan's surrender, challenging its pursuit of a Greater Japan and promoting respect for human rights amidst catastrophic warfare. Q 2) Were the rationales based on logically ethical grounds? The ethical grounds for the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are highly contested due to the significant civilian casualties and long-term consequences. Targeting civilians raises questions about proportionality, while critics argue that alternative options could have been pursued. The lasting health and environmental impacts highlight the ethical complexities of using such indiscriminate force. Balancing strategic objectives with humanitarian principles underscores the need for critical examination of military actions in conflict. Q 3) Did Japan receive global aids after the destruction? After World War II, Japan's recovery was supported by global aid, primarily from the US and its allies. The occupation aimed to dismantle imperialist structures, promote democratic governance, and integrate Japan into the global economy. By lifting the naval blockade, implementing reforms, and opening markets, Japan's transformation into an economic powerhouse was facilitated, marking a significant postwar recovery. Q 4) If yes, what kind of aids? If no, how did it manage to reach the twilight of technology in 50 years? Japan's postwar recovery was significantly bolstered by the Marshall Plan, providing crucial financial aid for reconstruction and industrial capacity rebuilding. Additionally, substantial food aid addressed immediate shortages, stabilizing the population's basic needs. This aid, coupled with technological transfer, laid the groundwork for Japan's economic resurgence and emergence as a global innovation powerhouse, further boosted by increased demand during the Korean War and strategic export policies. Page 1 of 1
