Transcript Week3_slides

Ethical Relativism
Basically asserts that there are no standards or
rules of behavior that can reasonably be
applied at all times and in all places.
So whether an action is moral must be answered by
considering it relative to the time and culture in
which it takes place.
Criticism --- “whatever feels right to you is OK”
seems headed for moral anarchy --- no right or
wrong, only different.
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Utilitarianism
Is an example of a consequentialist theory, in
that it attempts to determine whether an
action is moral by examining the
consequences of the action.
Assume everyone’s end goal is to achieve
happiness, which means to act in a way that
results in the greatest benefit for all people.
Criticism --- can lead to negative consequences that
seem quite extreme.
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Deontological theory
Focuses on motivation and intent of an action
in terms on how it reflects on the relations
among people.
Each person has intrinsic worth and deserves respect.
“Do onto others …”
Criticism --- all person may not be able to act as
rational agents.
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Applied ethics
We have a legal system which enforces a set
of rules.
Not everyone agrees that what is legal is
moral.
Not everyone agrees that what is illegal is not
moral.
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Professional ethics
Professional ethics is different from general
ethics in that it must take into account:
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Relations between professionals & clients
Relations between the profession & society
Relations among professionals
Relations between employers & employees
Technical details of the profession
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Notes
#1 Read through the ACM Code of
Ethics and the IEEE Code of Ethics
from the following sites:
www.acm.org/constitution/code.html
www.ieeeusa.org/DOCUMENTS/CAREER/CAREER_LIBRARY/ethics.html
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Word & Excel
If you are interested in getting some help with
either Word or Excel, plan to stay next week
after class.
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Final Notes
1) If today is your first day in class, please stay
for a few minutes after class. Move to the 1st
few rows of the right-hand section.
2) If you sent your “Intro” email, you should
have received a response. If you did not get
a response, try again.
3) Be VERY sure you send your emails to the
correct address with the correct subject line.
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Final Notes
4) If you have not submitted your:
questionnaire
COE ethics statement
Intro email
you should still do so.
5) Remember to sign up for the Word & Excel
test if you are ready to complete it this week.
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