1. 1. ENGINEERING ETHICS
2. 2. Ethical Issues faced by Engineers Moral Dilemmas Consensus and Controversy Moral Autonomy Kohlbergs Theory Gilligans Theory
3. 3. ETHICAL ISSUES FACED BY ENGINEERS Bribery and Fraud Public Safety Environmental Protection Conflicts Moral Dilemmas
4. 4. MORAL DILEMMAS
5. 5. MORAL DILEMMAS THINGS TO CONSIDER The problems of Vagueness The problems of Conflicting reasons The problems of disagreement
6. 6. STEPS IN FACING MORAL DILEMMAS Identify the Problem Identify the potential issues Evaluate potential courses of action Obtain Consultation Determine the best course of action
7. 7. IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM Gather as much relevant information as possible Talk to the parties involved Clarify whether the problem is legal, moral or ethical
8. 8. IDENTIFY THE POTENTIAL ISSUES List and describe the critical issues Evaluate the rights, responsibilities and welfare of those affected by the decision Consider basic moral principles like beneficence, non- maleficence and justice
9. 9. EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL COURSE OF ACTION Evaluate brainstorm sessions Enumerate the outcomes of various decisions Consider the consequences of action
10. 10. OBTAIN CONSULTATION Based on Sound-reasoning Justify
11. 11. DETERMINE THE BEST COURSE OF ACTION Make out the best way to resolve the problem
12. 12. CONSENSUS AND CONTROVERSY
13. 13. MORAL AUTONOMY Ability to choose the right by thyself without outside pressure
14. 14. SHOULD HAVE. Proficiency in recognizing moral problems and issues in engineering Skills in comprehending, clarifying and critically assessing arguments on opposing moral issues Ability to form consistent and comprehensive view point based on consideration of relevant facts. Imaginative awareness of alternative responses Sensitivity to genuine difficulties Use of common ethical language
15. 15. LAWRENCE KOHLBERGS THEORY Moral Development is based on cognitive development
16. 16. LEVEL KOHLBERGS THEORY Pre-Conventional (Individual Centered) Conventional (Social Centered) Post-Conventional (Reason- Centered)
17. 17. CAROL-GILLIGANS THEORY
18. 18. GILLIGANS THEORY
19. 19. HEINZ MORAL DILEMMA