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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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