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[Science and ethics].

Friedrich Harrer1

  • 1University of Salzburg, A-Salzburg, Germany.

ALTEX
|July 4, 2002
PubMed
Summary

The ethics of responsibility in science has had limited impact due to a historical shift from religious devotion to human self-interest and exploitation of nature. Reconsideration of scientific ethics is urged.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Ethics
  • Philosophy of Science
  • History of Thought

Context:

  • Contemporary ethics debates focus on animal and environmental protection.
  • The concept of "ethics of responsibility" has seen limited application in scientific practice.
  • Historical analysis reveals a shift from religious reverence to human dominion over nature.

Purpose:

  • To explore the reasons behind the modest impact of "ethics of responsibility" in science.
  • To analyze the historical and philosophical underpinnings influencing modern scientific conduct.
  • To advocate for a re-evaluation of ethical principles in scientific freedom.

Summary:

  • The decline of religious frameworks has led to a focus on human utility, transforming nature into a resource for exploitation.
  • Modern understanding struggles with the original concept of "theoria" (contemplative admiration of nature).
  • The principle of unfettered dominion over Earth has superseded reverence for nature, impacting ethical considerations in science.

Impact:

  • This shift challenges the integration of ethical principles into the freedom of scientific inquiry.
  • Understanding this historical trajectory is crucial for re-establishing a meaningful connection between science and ethical responsibility.
  • The author calls for a renewed consideration of how to ethically guide scientific endeavors in the modern world.

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