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It is the study of thedecisions, policies, andvalues that are morally
desirable in engineeringpractice and research.
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Consists of the responsibilitiesand rightsthat ought to beendorsed by those engaged in
engineering , and also of desirableideals and personalcommitments inengineering.
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Engineering Ethics is important,both in contributing to safe anduseful technological products andin giving meaning to engineers
endeavor.
It is complex. In ways that call forserious reflection throughout thecareer, beginning with earning a
degree.
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To increase the ability to dealeffectively with moral complexity
in engineering.
Strengthens our ability to reason clearlyand carefully about moral questions.
To invoke terms widely used in ethics,the unifying goal is to increase *moralautonomy.
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Means self-determining
The skill and habit of thinkingrationally about ethical issues onthe basis of moral concern and
commitment.
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MORAL AWARENESS: Proficiency inrecognizing moral problems and issues
in engineering.
COGENT MORAL REASONING:Comprehending, clarifying, and
assessing arguments on opposing sidesof moral issues.
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MORAL COHERENCE: Formingconsistent and comprehensive view-points based on consideration of
relevant facts.
MORAL IMAGINATION: Discerningalternative responses to moral issues
and finding creative solutions for
practical difficulties.
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MORAL REASONABLENSS: Thewillingness and ability to be morally
reasonable.
RESPECT FOR PERSONS: Genuineconcern for the well-being of others
as well as oneself.
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TOLERANCE OF DIVERSITY: Within abroad range, respect for ethnic andreligious differences and acceptance of
reasonable differences in moral
perspective.
MORAL HOPE: Enriched appreciationof the possibilities of using rational
dialogue in moving moral conflicts.
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MORAL COMMUNICATION: Precisionin the use of common ethical language,a skill needed to express and support
ones moral views adequately to
others.
INTEGRITY: Maintaining moralintegrity and integrating ones
professional life and personal
conviction.
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If we say that LeMeassurier was
responsible, This includes the
sense ofRESPONSIBILITY.
These are some words related to it:
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OBLIGATIONS: Responsibilitiesare obligations- types of actions
that are morally mandatory.
ACCOUNTABLE: Beingresponsible means being morally
accountable.
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CONSCIENTIOUS, INTEGRITY:Morally admirable engineers such as
LeMessurier accept their obligationsand are conscientious in meeting them.
BLAMEWORTHY/PRAISEWORTHY: Incontexts where it is clear that
accountability for wrongdoing is at
issue, responsible becomes a
synonym for blameworthy.
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- An ethical theory seeks to provide acomprehensive perspective onmorality that clarifies, organizes, andguides moral reflection
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Says we ought to respect human rights.
Distinctive in that it makes human rightsthe ultimate appeal- the moral bottom line.
*The idea of human rights is the single most
powerful moral concept in making cross-cultural moral judgments about customs and
law.
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Says we ought to respect individualsrational autonomy (self-determination).
- Rights and ethics are typically
correlated with each other.
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Says that we ought to maximize theoverall good, taking into equal account
those affected by our actions.
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says that good character iscentral to morality.
the Greek word arete translates aseither virtue or excellence going
together in engineering.
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*Teamwork virtues: those that areespecially important in enabling
professionals to work successfully with
other people.*Self-governance virtue: those necessary
in exercising moral responsibility.
*Public-spirited virtues: focused on the goodof clients and the wider public.
*Proficiency virtues: virtues of mastery ofones profession, in particular mastery
of the technical skills that characterize good
engineering practice.
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Emphasizes the moral significance of
self-fulfillment. Points to the highly personal
commitments that motivate, guide, andgive meaning to the work of engineers
and other professionals.
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More individualistic version of self-
realization ethics that says each of us ought
always and only to promote our self-interest.
The theory is ethical in that it is a theory
about morality, and it is egoistic because itsays the sole duty of each of us is tomaximize our well-being.
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Codes Of Engineering Ethics identify aspecific precedence with respect tothe engineer's consideration for
the public, clients, employers, and the
profession
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More individualistic version of self-
realization ethics that says each of us ought
always and only to promote our self-interest.
The theory is ethical in that it is a theory
about morality, and it is egoistic because itsays the sole duty of each of us is tomaximize our well-being.
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1. Engineers shall hold paramount thesafety, health and welfare of the public
in the performance of their professional
duties.
2. Engineers shall perform services only in
the areas of their competence.
3. Engineers shall issue public statements
only in an objective and truthful manner.
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4. Engineers shall act in professional
matters for each employer or client as
faithful agents or trustees, and shall
avoid conflicts of interest.
5. Engineers shall build their professional
reputation on the merit of their
services and shall not compete unfairly
with others.
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6. Engineers shall act in such a manner
as to uphold and enhance the honor,integrity and dignity of the
profession.
7. Engineers shall continue theirprofessional development throughout
their careers and shall provide
opportunities for the professional
development of those engineers
under their supervision.
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Martin, Mike & Schinzinger, Ronald:Introduction To Engineering Ethics
Second Edition
Harris, Jr., Charles Edwin:
Engineering Ethics: What? Why?
How? And When?