Module 2 To 6 IT Reviewer PDF
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This document appears to be IT lecture notes or study material, covering various topics related to computer systems and technology. It touches on topics like ethics, computer hardware and software components, and system software functions.
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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