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Engineering ethics and identity: emerging initiatives in comparative perspective.

Gary Lee Downey¹, Juan C Lucena, Carl Mitcham

¹Department of Science and Technology in Society, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA. downeyg@vt.edu

Science and Engineering Ethics

|November 22, 2007

Summary

Engineering ethics interest varies globally, influenced by evolving engineer identities and societal roles. Understanding "who is an engineer" is key to navigating these differences in France, Germany, and Japan.

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Area of Science:

Engineering Ethics
Sociology of Science and Technology

Background:

The relationship between engineer identity and professional responsibilities varies globally.
Historical and cultural contexts significantly shape engineering ethics education and practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze and explain the differing levels of interest in engineering ethics across France, Germany, and Japan.
To explore how evolving engineer identities influence the discourse on ethics in these countries.

Main Methods:

Comparative analysis of engineering ethics initiatives in France, Germany, and Japan.
Examination of the historical development of engineer identities and their ethical commitments.
Qualitative assessment of societal and corporate influences on engineering ethics.

Main Results:

France shows minimal interest in engineering ethics, viewing formal education as potentially redundant.
Germany emphasizes engineers' social responsibility and technology assessment, a trend since World War II.
Japan's recent surge in engineering ethics interest stems from corporate structure changes and the decline of the 'Japanese household' model.

Conclusions:

Varying approaches to engineering ethics reflect distinct national contexts and evolving perceptions of engineers' roles.
Discussions on engineering ethics are integral to aligning engineering practices with societal progress.
The concept of 'who is an engineer' is central to understanding these international differences in ethical engagement.