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v

About the Authors

ix

Introduction

Background Ideas

2

(1)

Why Study Engineering Ethics?

2

(1)

Personal vs. Business Ethics

3

(1)

The Origins of Ethical Thought

4

(1)

Ethics and the Law

4

(1)

Ethics Problems Are Like Design Problems

4

(1)

Case Studies

5

(11)

Professionalism and Codes of Ethics

Introduction

16

(1)

Is Engineering a Profession?

16

(5)

Codes of Ethics

21

(12)

Understanding Ethical Problems

Introduction

33

(1)

A Brief History of Ethical Thought

33

(1)

Ethical Theories

34

(12)

Ethical Problems-Solving Techniques

Introduction

46

(1)

Analysis of Issues in Ethical Problems

46

(2)

Line Drawing

48

(3)

Flow Charting

51

(2)

Conflict Problems

53

(1)

An Application of Problem-Solving Methods: Bribery/Acceptance of Gifts

54

(9)

Risk, Safety, and Accidents

Introduction

63

(1)

Safety and Risk

63

(4)

Accidents

67

(13)

The Rights and Responsibilities of Engineers

Introduction

80

(1)

Professional Responsibilities

80

(4)

Computer Ethics

84

(3)

Professional Rights

87

(1)

Whistleblowing

88

(14)

Ethics in Research and Experimentation

Introduction

102

(1)

Ethics and Research

102

(1)

Pathological Science

103

(7)

Doing the Right Thing

110

(20)

APPENDIX A CODES OF ETHICS OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SOCIETIES

NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers

118

(5)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

123

(4)

American Society of Civil Engineers*

127

(1)

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

128

(1)

APPENDIX B BIBLIOGRAPHY

General Books on Engineering Ethics

129

(1)

Journals With Articles on Engineering Ethics and Cases

129

(1)

Web Sites

129

(1)

Index

130

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