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Developing an ethical code for engineers: the discursive approach.

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  • 1Dpto. Proyectos de Ingeniería--ETSII, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, España. jlozan@dpi.upv.es

Science and Engineering Ethics
|April 13, 2006
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Professional ethical codes need adaptable, participatory processes to meet new demands. This study proposes an Integrity Approach, focusing on dialogical methods for effective regulative and ideological functions in professional associations.

Area of Science:

  • Professional Ethics
  • Sociology of Professions
  • Applied Philosophy

Background:

  • Deontological codes have historically legitimized professions but require adaptation to contemporary socioeconomic and technological challenges.
  • Existing ethical codes often prioritize regulation over ideological and educational functions, necessitating a broader scope.
  • Professional self-regulation must evolve to address new demands and ensure continued relevance and effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose an adaptable process for developing professional ethical codes.
  • To integrate philosophical assumptions of discursive ethics and critical hermeneutics into code development.
  • To advocate for an Integrity Approach over a Compliance Approach in professional ethics.

Main Methods:

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  • Adaptation of discursive ethics and critical hermeneutics for ethical code development.
  • Proposal of a participative, dialogical, and reflexive methodology.
  • Application of the methodology to create an ethical code for the Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros Industriales de Valencia (COIIV).

    • Main Results:

    • A practical methodology for developing ethical codes was successfully applied.
    • The Integrity Approach proved effective in creating a document with regulative and ideological functions.
    • The process highlighted the importance of participation, dialogue, and reflection in ethical code creation.

    Conclusions:

    • Ethical codes require adaptable, dialogical, and reflexive development processes.
    • An Integrity Approach, emphasizing moral exigencies and professional effectiveness, is superior to a mere Compliance Approach.
    • The proposed methodology offers a robust framework for professional associations to create relevant and effective ethical codes.