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Teaching ethics in engineering education through historical analysis.

David P Billington1

  • 1Dept of Civil and Environmental Engineering, E-323 Eng. Quad., Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA. Billington@princeton.edu

Science and Engineering Ethics
|April 13, 2006
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This paper emphasizes the importance of ethics in engineering education, using historical cases to illustrate ethical dilemmas and promote professional integrity for future engineers.

Area of Science:

  • Engineering Education
  • Professional Ethics
  • History of Technology

Background:

  • Integrates ethics into engineering curricula to enrich core engineering principles.
  • Highlights the need for ethical considerations beyond general virtue, focusing on unique engineering situations.

Discussion:

  • Examines four historical controversies in innovation (telegraph, radio, automobile, airplane) to identify ethical and unethical behaviors.
  • Details three historical cases involving engineers' actions in dam systems and water resource management.
  • Addresses contemporary issues in engineering design and public criticism of wasteful practices.

Key Insights:

  • Historical case studies reveal ethical ambiguities and provide practical lessons for engineering students.
  • Ethical challenges in engineering require a commitment unique to the profession.

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  • Analysis of historical disputes and design critiques informs ethical engineering practice.

    • Outlook:

    • Recommends integrating ethical discussions into engineering education through real-world examples.
    • Advocates for a deeper understanding of the engineer's ethical responsibilities in complex situations.
    • Suggests using historical controversies and design analyses to foster critical ethical thinking in students.