Module 2 To 6 IT Reviewer PDF

Module 2 IT Why study Ethics? Ethics -not everyone can do what day want -These rules are often expressed in statements -ethics is a way to decide the best thing to do about how people should behave...

Module 2 IT Why study Ethics? Ethics -not everyone can do what day want -These rules are often expressed in statements -ethics is a way to decide the best thing to do about how people should behave -new problems (email, pornographic web sites) -set of beliefs about right and wrong behavior - “Common wisdom” not always adequate within a society Note: Ethics is vital in guiding decisions on what's Core Values: good or bad as technology rapidly transforms -Life society. -Happiness -Ability to accomplish goals Origin of Ethics “Man should not simple live, but live well with conduct governed by moderate virtue” Two ways to view world: -regarded as difficult Selfish point of view: consider only own self -the quote emphasizes the importance of living a Ethical Point of view: respect other people good life Defining Terms: WHAT MAKES AN ETHICAL THEORY PERSUASIVE? Society -What makes a good argument? (Trying to convince other group) -association of people -rules designed to advance Ethical Theories: Morality -Subjective Relativism -society’s rule of conduct -Cultural Relativism -what people ought/ought not to do -Divine Command Theory Ethics (philosophical study of morality – guidelines) -Kantianism -rational examination of morality -Act Utilitarianism -evaluation of behavior -Rule Utilitarianism -Social Contact Theory Subjective relativism Utilitarianism -decide what is right or wrong for themselves -morality of action has nothing to do with intent - “tama sayo pero sakin hindi” aww sakit -focuses on consequence (consequentialist theory) Relativism Act Utilitarianism (Sum>0 = good, Sum