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Ethical Egoism

Social Issues and  Philosophy that each person should

Professional focus exclusively on their self-


interest. According to ethical egoism,

Practice
the morally right action is the one that
benefits the individual.

Agenda Consequentialism
 The consequences of an action justify
 Introduction
the moral acceptability of the means
 Ethics
to reach the end. 'The end will justify
 Computer Ethics
the means.'

Ethics
Kantianism
 A set of beliefs about right and wrong
 An obligation-based theory from
behavior within a society.
Immanuel Kant, emphasizing the
 Ethical behavior conforms to
action rather than the consequences.
generally accepted norms - many of
'Act morally regardless of the
which are universal.
consequences.'

Relativism
What is Computer Ethics?
Subjective Relativism: Whatever you
think is right for you is really right for
you, and no one can tell you differently.
Computer Ethics
This is captured in the popular expression
 The study and analysis of the natural
'What’s right for you might not be right
and social impact of computer
for me.'
technology.
Cultural Relativism: Ability to  Formulation and justification of
understand a culture on its own terms policies for ethical use of computers.
and not make judgments using the
standards of one’s own culture.
Ethical Decision Making
 Adherence to a professional code of
Divine Command Theory ethics ensures practitioners use a
 Based on the idea that good actions common set of core values and beliefs
are aligned with the will of God, while as guidelines for ethical decision-
bad actions are contrary to the will of making.
God.
High Standards of Practice and  8. Thou shall not appropriate other
people’s intellectual output.
Ethical Behaviors  9. Thou shall not think about the
 A strong code of ethics reminds social consequences of the program
professionals of their responsibilities you write.
and duties, which they may be  10. Thou shall use a computer in ways
tempted to compromise in day-to-day that show consideration and respect.
business.

Trust and Respect from the


General Public
 Public trust is built on the expectation
that professionals will behave
ethically. This trust relies on their
integrity, good judgment, and
honesty.

Evaluation Benchmark
 A code of ethics provides an
evaluation benchmark that
professionals can use for self-
assessment.

The 10 Commandments of
Computer Ethics
 1. Thou shall not use a Computer to
harm others.
 2. Thou shall not interfere with other
people’s computer works.
 3. Thou shall not snoop around in
other people’s files.
 4. Thou shall not use a computer to
steal.
 5. Thou shall not use a computer to
bear false witness.
 6. Thou shall not use software for
which you have not paid.
 7. Thou shall not use other people’s
computer resources without
authorization.

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