From 053e11e053f8c1e66dd67a378890f0173ce3e047 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jet Hughes Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:25:02 +1200 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2022-09-21 16:25:01 --- content/notes/12-ethics-and-computing.md | 31 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 31 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/notes/12-ethics-and-computing.md b/content/notes/12-ethics-and-computing.md index 8373a5701..df4f058e1 100644 --- a/content/notes/12-ethics-and-computing.md +++ b/content/notes/12-ethics-and-computing.md @@ -6,4 +6,35 @@ tags: - lecture --- +# what is ethics +![example definitions|400](https://i.imgur.com/5A6nmkB.png) +- concerned with the fundamental issues of practical decision making. what actions should we take or not take? + +requirements for an ethical system +- must be usable and practical +- need to be able to learn it, and use it + +need to maintain respect for others views + +## normative ethics +- the study of ethical behaviour +- investigates questions regarding how someone should act + +three approaches +- deontology (duty or rule based) +- utilitarianism (consequentialism) +- virtue ethics (character based) + +## deontology +- categorical imperitive - instrinsically valid principles that are good in and of themselves + - must be obeyed always + - e.g., dont murder people +- immanuel kant +- fundamental assumption that each person has intrinsic worth and deserves basic respect +- may be disagreements about principles involved - e.g., inherent universal ethics, religious laws, or cultural values + +## utilitarianism +- maximise happiness and wellbeing for people +- john stuart mill +- practical approach, does not consider the rights of those who disagree \ No newline at end of file