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Engineering ethics education faces challenges with traditional theories like utilitarianism and Kantianism. Clarifying theory application and avoiding misrepresentations can improve moral reasoning skills for students.

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Area of Science:

  • Engineering Ethics
  • Moral Philosophy

Background:

  • Engineering ethics education often relies on established philosophical theories.
  • These theories, such as utilitarianism and Kantianism, present pedagogical difficulties in application.
  • Current approaches may misrepresent or underestimate the drawbacks of these ethical frameworks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the challenges of using ethical theories in engineering ethics education.
  • To critically evaluate the common pedagogical practices and assumptions in engineering ethics textbooks.
  • To propose a more productive approach for teaching moral reasoning in engineering.

Main Methods:

  • Critical analysis of prominent ethical theories used in engineering ethics.
  • Examination of common textbook approaches and their underlying assumptions.
  • Conceptual framework development for improved moral reasoning instruction.

Main Results:

  • The status and application of ethical theories in engineering ethics are often unclear.
  • Textbooks frequently misrepresent theories or falsely argue against self-interest.
  • Underestimation of ethical theory drawbacks hinders effective moral reasoning development.

Conclusions:

  • Rethinking the presentation of ethical theories is crucial for engineering ethics education.
  • Highlighting theoretical disagreements can foster better problem framing (e.g., motive-consequence, society-individual).
  • A more nuanced approach can enhance students' ability to navigate complex ethical dilemmas in engineering.