Why study engineering and computer science ethics?
Because engineering and computer science, like the medical, legal and business professions, has a huge impact on society and there are many ethical and moral issues, both large and small, that engineering and computer science professionals will face. It is important to understand how to think about these issues and increase our moral autonomy. First we study some background and theory about ethics….. “Ethics and Morals” Greek: “Ethos” Latin: “Mores” Both mean “customs”. Three types of inquiry about ethics: • Normative – given a concrete situation involving ethical issues, find a reasoned evaluation of the conduct of individuals, functioning of organizations, and alternative responses available to solve concrete problems. • Conceptual – clarify basic ideas, principles, and types of arguments used in ethical issues. • Descriptive – identify the factual information needed for understanding and dealing with both conceptual and normative issues. Ethical dilemmas – usually result from loya
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