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Personal meaning and ethics in engineering.

Mike W Martin1

  • 1Department of Philosophy, Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866, USA. mwmartin@chapman.edu

Science and Engineering Ethics
|December 28, 2002
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Engineering ethics often overlooks personal values, yet these commitments drive engineers, fostering self-fulfillment and public good. Further research into these personal moral drivers is encouraged.

Area of Science:

  • Engineering Ethics
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Sociology of Professions

Background:

  • Current engineering ethics frameworks primarily focus on professional codes, business ethics, and technology studies.
  • These established perspectives often neglect the influence of individual engineers' personal values and moral commitments.
  • A gap exists in understanding how non-mandatory personal values shape engineering practice and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significance of personal moral commitments in engineering practice.
  • To illustrate how these commitments motivate, guide, and provide meaning to engineers' work.
  • To explore frameworks for understanding these personal values and encourage further academic inquiry.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of existing literature on engineering ethics and moral philosophy.

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  • Exploration of the role of personal values (moral, aesthetic, religious) in professional contexts.
  • Development of a theoretical framework for integrating personal commitments into engineering ethics.

    • Main Results:

    • Personal moral commitments are shown to be significant motivators and guides for engineers.
    • These commitments contribute to both individual engineers' self-fulfillment and the delivery of public goods.
    • The study identifies a need for broader recognition of diverse personal values within engineering.

    Conclusions:

    • Engineering ethics should incorporate a deeper understanding of personal moral commitments beyond professional mandates.
    • Acknowledging and exploring personal values can enhance engineers' job satisfaction and societal contributions.
    • Further research is needed to develop comprehensive frameworks for personal values in engineering ethics.