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CHP2: MORAL & ETHICS (CODES OF ETHICS (IMPORTANCE (serving +…
CHP2: MORAL & ETHICS
WHAT?
eng ethics
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WHY? STUDY
eng ethics
improve ability to deal
effectively with moral complexities
thr' understanding e foundatn of
ethical behav and moral framework
MORAL AUTONOMY
DEF:
ability to make decisions and take actions based onhis own principles rather than passive adoption on whats imposed on him
10 AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT
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CONGENT MORAL REASONING
comprehending, clarifying and assessing argyments on opposing sides of issues
MORAL COHERENCE:
forming consistent and comprehensive viewpoints based upon a consideration of relevant facts
MORAL IMAGINATION:
Discerning alternative responses to moral issues and receptivity to creative solutions for practical difficulties
MORAL COMMUNICATION:
Precision in use of common ethical language
skill needed to express and support one;s moral views adequately to others
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TOLERANCE OF DIVERSITY:
Within a broad range, respect for ethnic and religious diff
and acceptance of reasonable differences inmoral perspectives
MORAL HOPE
Enriched appreciation of the possibilities of using rational dialogue in resolving moral conflicts
INTEGRITY:
Maintaining moral integrity, and integrating one's professional life
and personal convictions
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CODES OF ETHICS
IMPORTANCE
serving + protecting the public
Providing guidance
maintaining inspiration
share standards
support for responsible professionals
education n mutual understandinf
deterrence n discipline
contributing to professional image in all aspects
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DEF:
are guidelines stating the moral responsibility of engineers as seen by an engineering profession
they express e professionals collective beliefs and principles for the conduct of its members
LIMITATION OF CODES
- RESTRICTED TO GENERAL WORDSINGS. AREAS OF VAGUENESS
- MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ADDRESS ALL SITUATION
- flawed by omission cuz its compromised between deferring judgements
MORAL FRAMEWORKS
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VIRTUE ETHICS
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RESPONSIBLE PROFESSIONALISM:
public well-being, professional competence, cooperative practices and personal integrity
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