Tragedy in the Gulf : A Call for a New Engineering Ethic, PDF eBook

Tragedy in the Gulf : A Call for a New Engineering Ethic PDF

Part of the Synthesis Lectures on Engineers, Technology, & Society series

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The recent tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico and resultant ethical consequences for the engineering profession are introduced and discussed.

The need for a new engineering ethic is identified and introduced based upon advancements in science, complex systems and eco-philosophy.

Motivations for introducing a new ethic rather than modifying existing ethics are also discussed. Table of Contents: Tragedy in the Gulf / Tragedy Unfolding / Engineering Ethics / Complex Systems / Quantum Mechanics / Evolving Principles of the Universe / A New Engineering Ethic / Epilogue

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