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Global Engineering Ethics

Global Engineering Ethics introduces the fundamentals of ethics in a context specific to engineering without privileging any one national or cultural conception of ethics. N… Leer más

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Global Engineering Ethics introduces the fundamentals of ethics in a context specific to engineering without privileging any one national or cultural conception of ethics. Numerous case studies from around the world help the reader to see clearly the relevance of design, safety, and professionalism to engineers.

Engineering increasingly takes place in global contexts, with industrial and research teams operating across national and cultural borders. This adds a layer of complexity to already challenging ethical issues. This book is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand or communicate the ethics of engineering, including students, academics, and researchers, and is indispensable for those involved in international and cross-cultural environments.

Puntos claves

  • Takes a global-values approach to engineering ethics rather than prioritizing any one national or regional culture
  • Uses engineering case studies to explain ethical issues and principles in relatable, practical contexts
  • Approaches engineering from a business perspective, emphasizing the extent to which engineering occurs in terms of profit-driven markets, addressing potential conflicts that arise as a result
  • Provides extensive guidance on how to carry out ethical analysis by using case studies, to practice addressing and thinking through issues before confronting them in the world

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Researchers, academics and students interested in the ethics of engineering, and all those involved in international and cross-cultural environments

Índice

1. Introduction: Engineering Ethics from a Global Perspective2. Working with Cases: The Importance of Concrete Learning3. Engineering Professionalism and Professional Organizations

4. Basic Ethical Principles for Global Engineering5. The Prime Responsibility of Safety6. The Global Business Environment: What Engineers Should Know7. Cross-Cultural Issues: Their Importance to Global Engineering Ethics8. Autonomy9. Conflicting Duties and Dissent10. Issues of Broader Concern for Engineers11. The Rights of Engineers

Appendix I. Global Engineering Ethics Principles ReviewedAppendix II. Steps in the Case-Study Procedure

Appendix III Guided Analysis: The Case of “Curious George”

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Sobre los autores

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Heinz Luegenbiehl

Heinz C. Luegenbiehl is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Technology Studies at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, Indiana, where he taught for thirty-four years. During that time he also taught at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Nanzan University and Kanazawa Institute of Technology, both in Japan, and National Yunlin University of Science and Technology in Taiwan. After retiring he taught for two years at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute in Shanghai. He received his Ph.D. from Purdue University in philosophy and has held numerous fellowships, including Fulbrights, NASA, NEH, NSF, and the German Academic Exchange Service. His publications are primarily on engineering ethics, but also on liberal education and the social dimensions of technology.
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Professor Emeritus, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terra Haute, Indiana, USA

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Rockwell Clancy

Rockwell F. Clancy is a AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Science and Technology Policy Fellow. His work lies at the intersection of research security, global technology ethics, moral psychology, and China studies. He explores how culture and education affect normative judgments, the causes of unethical behaviors, and what can be done to ensure more ethical behaviors regarding technology. He has previously held positions at Virginia Tech, Colorado School of Mines, Delft University of Technology, Purdue University, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Science and Technology Policy Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Washington, DC, USA

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