Engineering Moral Issues presentation.pptx

moral issues presentation

1. Engineering Ethics: Moral Issues Exploring Ethical Challenges in Engineering

2. Introduction to Moral Issues Moral issues arise when engineers face conflicts between ethical principles. Balancing technical, social, and personal values is key.

3. Types of Moral Issues - Personal: Individual values vs. professional duties\n- Professional: Workplace ethical challenges\n- Social: Impact on society\n- Global: International ethical considerations

4. Normative Inquiries Normative inquiries ask 'What should be done?'\n- Establishes norms and standards\n- Example: Should engineers prioritize safety over cost?

5. Conceptual Inquiries Conceptual inquiries clarify meanings and concepts.\n- Example: What does 'safety' mean in engineering contexts?

6. Factual Inquiries Factual inquiries seek empirical evidence.\n- Example: What are the statistical failure rates of a material?