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Applied Ethics Introduction & Theories Computer Science

Introduction

Outline of the Course Introduction (1 week) Introduction (1 week) Ethical theories (3 weeks) Ethical theories (3 weeks) Examples of ethical issues and Examples of ethical issues and Discussion (4 weeks) Discussion (4 weeks) Ethical problems in Computer Science (2 weeks) Ethical problems in Computer Science (2 weeks) Group presentation (3 weeks) Group presentation (3 weeks)

Introduction What is “ethics”? What is “ethics”? What is “applied ethics”? What is “applied ethics”? Why study ethics? Why study ethics?

What is “ethics”? A system of moral principles accepted by the society A system of moral principles accepted by the society Should not cheat, steal, harm others… etc. A set of social principles A set of social principles Wear proper attire, be polite to others, civic duties….etc A set of code of practice derived from religion A set of code of practice derived from religion The 10 Commandments for Christians, no pork for muslims…..etc A set of code of practice for various professions A set of code of practice for various professions Medical ethics, lawyers’ ethics, reporters’ ethics….etc Philosophical study of certain values of human life. Philosophical study of certain values of human life. We also can find a reason to support moral positions How to decide whether a course of action is good or bad How to decide whether a course of action is good or bad Ethical theories.

What is “Applied Ethics”? Use ethical theories to decide what is good or bad in real life situations Use ethical theories to decide what is good or bad in real life situations

Why study ethics? Do you need to study ethics to be a good person? Do you need to study ethics to be a good person? No: We learned from our parents, teachers, society what we should or should not do Yes: Some of the assumptions of the society might be wrong Yes: We should be able to decide ourselves on some controversial issues Can we be better persons after taking a course in ethics? Can we be better persons after taking a course in ethics? Yes: You should be more prepared to make right decisions Yes: Plato thought that “All evil is ignorance” No: You might not choose to do what is right Learn to structure reasoning and argument Learn to structure reasoning and argument Learn to be a critical thinker Learn to be a critical thinker Learn to consider other people’s opinions Learn to consider other people’s opinions

Ethical Theories Ethical relativism & objectivism Ethical relativism & objectivism Egoism and altruism Egoism and altruism Utilitarianism Utilitarianism Kant’s moral theory Kant’s moral theory Natural law and natural rights Natural law and natural rights Virtue ethics Virtue ethics