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1 Introduction To Engineering EthicsMike W. Martin Roland SchinzingerBasic Engineering Series and ToolsIntroduction to Engineering EthicsMartin SchinzingerNow in its second edition, Introduction to Engineering Ethics provides the framework for discussing the basic issues in Engineering Ethics . Emphasis is given to the moral problems engineers face in the corporate setting. It places those issues within a philosophical framework, and it seeks to exhibit their social importance and intellectual challenge. The goal is to stimulate critical and responsible re ection on moral issues surrounding Engineering practice and to provide the conceptual tools necessary for responsible decision making.

2 Features include : Organization The text has been expanded from 6 to 10 chapters, with increased coverage given to computer Ethics , moral reasoning and codes of Ethics , personal commitments in Engineering , environmental Ethics , honesty and research integrity, the philosophy of technology, and peace Engineering . Case Studies Updated case studies are provided throughout the book to further support the concepts presented. NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers The National Society of Professional Engineers Code of Ethics for Engineers is included. Discussion Questions Thought-provoking discussion questions appear at the end of each to the BEST!

3 McGraw-Hill s BEST Basic Engineering Series and Tools consists of modularized textbooks and applications appropriate for the topic covered in most introductory Engineering courses. The goal of the series is to provide the educational community with material that is timely, affordable, of high quality, and exible in how it is used. For a list of BEST titles, visit our website at Edition SecondEditionMD DALIM #1003647 1/20/09 CYAN MAG YELO BLKI ntroduction to Engineering EthicsMike W. MartinProfessor of PhilosophyChapman UniversityRoland SchinzingerLate Professor Emeritus of electrical EngineeringUniversity of California, IrvineSecond i1/14/09 9:23:16 AM1/14/09 9:23:16 AMCONFIRMING PAGESINTRODUCTION TO Engineering Ethics , SECOND EDITIONP ublished by McGraw-Hill, a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

4 , 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020. Copyright 2010 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Previous edition 2000. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written consent of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., including, but not limited to, in any network or other electronic storage or transmission, or broadcast for distance ancillaries, including electronic and print components, may not be available to customers out-side the United book is printed on acid-free 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DOC/DOC 0 9 ISBN 978-0-07-248311-6 MHID 0-07-248311-3 Global Publisher: Raghothaman SrinivasanSponsoring Editor: Debra B.

5 HashDirector of Development: Kristine TibbettsDevelopmental Editor: Darlene M. SchuellerSenior Marketing Manager: Curt ReynoldsProject Manager: Joyce WattersSenior Production Supervisor: Laura FullerAssociate Design Coordinator: Brenda A. RolwesCover Designer: Studio Montage, St. Louis, Missouri(USE) Cover Image: Globe Radiating Light, Circuit Boards, Montage of Computer Parts: Getty Images; Pyramid Shaped Tomb: 1998 Copyright IMS Communications DesignSenior Photo Research Coordinator: John C. LelandCompositor: Lachina Publishing ServicesTypeface: 10/12 Times RomanPrinter: Donnelley Crawfordsville, INLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataMartin, Mike W.

6 , 1946-Introduction to Engineering Ethics / Mike W. Martin , Roland Schinzinger. 2nd ed. of Introduction to Engineering Ethics / Roland Schinzinger, Mike W. Martin . bibliographical references and 978-0-07-248311-6 ISBN 0-07-248311-3 (hard copy : alk. paper)I. Schinzinger, Roland. Introduction to Engineering Ethics . II. 2010174 .962 ii1/14/09 9:23:16 AM1/14/09 9:23:16 AMCONFIRMING PAGESIn memory of Roland Schinzinger Inspiring mentor, friend, and advocate for W. iii1/9/09 9:29:19 AM1/9/09 9:29:19 AMCONFIRMING iv1/9/09 9:29:19 AM1/9/09 9:29:19 AMCONFIRMING PAGESvCONTENTSA bout the Authors xiPreface xiiiAcknowledgments xv 1 Ethics and Professionalism 1 Ethics and Excellence in Engineering 2 Micro and Macro Issues 3 Dimensions of Engineering 5 Potential Moral Problems 7 What Is Engineering Ethics ?

7 8 Why Study Engineering Ethics ? 10 Discussion Questions 12 Responsible Professionals, Professions, and Corporations 14 Saving Citicorp Tower 14 Meanings of Responsibility 16 Engineering as a Profession 18 Ethical Corporations 19 Senses of Corporate Responsibility 22 Discussion Questions 23 2 Moral Reasoning and Codes of Ethics 27 Moral Choices and Ethical Dilemmas 27 Designing Aluminum Cans 27 Steps in Resolving Ethical Dilemmas 30 Right-Wrong or Better-Worse? 34 Moral Decision Making as Design 37 Discussion Questions 38 Codes of Ethics 40 Importance of Codes 40 Abuse of Codes 41 Limitations of Codes v1/14/09 9:23:16 AM1/14/09 9:23.

8 16 AMCONFIRMING PAGESE thical Relativism 44 Justification of Codes 46 Discussion Questions 47 3 Moral Frameworks 49 Rights Ethics , Duty Ethics , Utilitarianism 49 Rights Ethics 49 Duty Ethics 52 Utilitarianism 55 Discussion Questions 57 Virtue Ethics , Self-Realization Ethics 60 Virtue Ethics 60 Self-Realization Ethics 64 Ethical Egoism 68 Which Ethical Theory Is Best? 71 Discussion Questions 73 4 Engineering as Social Experimentation 77 Engineering as Experimentation 78 Similarities to Standard Experiments 78 Learning from the Past 79 Contrasts with Standard Experiments 80 Discussion Questions 84 Engineers as Responsible Experimenters 85 Conscientiousness 86 Comprehensive Perspective 87 Moral Autonomy 88 Accountability 89A Balanced Outlook on Law 91 Industrial Standards 93 Challenger 95

9 Discussion Questions 102 5 Commitment to Safety 105 Safety and Risk 106 The Concept of Safety 106viIntroduction to Engineering vi1/9/09 9:29:20 AM1/9/09 9:29:20 AMCONFIRMING PAGESR isks 108 Acceptability of Risk 109 Discussion Questions 113 Assessing and Reducing Risk 114 Uncertainties in Design 114 Risk-Benefit Analyses 118 Personal Risk versus Public Risk 120 Examples of Improved Safety 122 Three Mile Island 123 Safe Exits 127 Discussion Questions 128 6 Workplace Responsibilities and Rights 131 Confidentiality and Conflicts of Interest 132 Confidentiality.

10 Definition 132 Confidentiality and Changing Jobs 133 Confidentiality and Management Policies 135 Confidentiality: Justification 136 Conflicts of Interest: Definition and Examples 137 Moral Status of Conflicts of Interest 140 Discussion Questions 141 Teamwork and Rights 143An Ethical Corporate Climate 143 Loyalty and Collegiality 144 Managers and Engineers 146 Professional Rights 147 Employee Rights 150 Discussion Questions 155 7 Truth and Truthfulness 159 Whistle-Blowing 161 Whistle-Blowing.