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Ethics and Computer Science

Explore the ethical principles in computer science with exercises based on Michael J. Quinn's authoritative text "Ethics for the Information Age." Learn about cultural relativism, Kantianism, utilitarianism, social contracts, and privacy, while adhering to ACM's Code of Ethics.

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Ethics and Computer Science

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  1. Ethics and Computer Science Most of the material for these lectures was taken from an EXCELLENT text on the subject: Ethics for the Information Age Michael J. Quinn Addison-Wesley 2005 ISBN 0-321-19434-9

  2. Warm Up Exercise

  3. NEW YORK CITY FROM SPACE

  4. Cultural Relativism Exercise Question 1: A B C Question 2: A B

  5. Kantianism Exercise`

  6. Act/Rule Utilitarianism Exercise

  7. Social Contract Exercise

  8. End of Class Exercise

  9. Privacy

  10. ACM Code of Ethics 1. PUBLIC - Software engineers shall act consistently with the public interest. 2. CLIENT/EMPLOYER - Software engineers shall act in a manner that is in the best interests of their client and employer consistent with the public interest. 3. PRODUCT - Software engineers shall ensure that their products and related modifications meet the highest professional standards possible. 4. JUDGMENT - Software engineers shall maintain integrity and independence in their professional judgment. 5. MANAGEMENT - Software engineering managers and leaders shall subscribe to and promote an ethical approach to the management of software development and maintenance. 6. PROFESSION - Software engineers shall advance the integrity and reputation of the profession consistent with the public interest. 7. COLLEAGUES - Software engineers shall be fair to and supportive of their colleagues. 8. SELF - Software engineers shall participate in lifelong learning regarding the practice of their profession and shall promote an ethical approach to the practice of the profession.

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