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The code of the scientist and its relationship to ethics
Science (New York, N.Y.)
|November 18, 1977
Summary
Scientist norms require expansion to include public relations. An ethic of development is also needed for regulating technological change, with both potentially creating a cooperative global order.
Area of Science:
- Ethics in Science
- Science and Society
- Technological Development Ethics
Background:
- Traditional scientist norms (honesty, objectivity, tolerance) are at risk of distortion.
- Existing norms inadequately address scientist-public relations.
- Rapid societal changes necessitate a new ethic for managing technological advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose broadening scientist norms to encompass public interactions.
- To advocate for an ethic of development to guide technological progress.
- To explore the complementary relationship between scientific ethics and development ethics.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of scientific norms.
- Ethical framework development for technological regulation.
- Exploration of interdisciplinary ethical relationships.
Main Results:
- Scientist norms must extend beyond internal practices to include external relations.
- An ethic of development is crucial for humane and effective technological and cultural regulation.
- Scientific and development ethics are likely complementary, addressing each other's limitations.
Conclusions:
- Integrating scientist norms with development ethics can mitigate individual shortcomings.
- A cooperative global order is possible through the synergy of scientists and the public.
- This integrated ethical framework supports a more humane world order.
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