Journal of JSEE
Online ISSN : 1881-0764
Print ISSN : 1341-2167
ISSN-L : 1341-2167
The Historical Basis of Engineering Ethics
Keiichi FURUYA
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2006 Volume 54 Issue 1 Pages 1_5-1_10

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There are different objects and motives between scientists and engineers. Science is to create new knowledge (episteme), while technology (techne) is to create new utility. Both types of social responsibility are required for engineer, because modern technology is tightly connected with science. The relationship between ethics for scientists and engineers is discussed as an evolution of ethical objects. A short history of engineering societies in U.S.A. and Japan are introduced with their ethical perspectives. As a conclusion, respect for fundamental rights for existence of those who stand in, with, and around engineers and their societies is needed for better engineering ethics.
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