Questions

1. Broome’s article presents a problem for establishing a universal code of ethics for engineers.

a. Summarize the problem and explain the problem of public paramountcy.

b. Evaluate the “new praxiology view of engineering.”

c. Present a cogent and persuasive argument for or against the authors conclusions.

Google the article “Teaching Ethics in Engineering Education through Historical Analysis.”

2. Professor Billington was very insistent that engineering students would be introduced to ethical thought. Describe how he did so and what his major purposes were.

Google the article “What’s Philosophically Interesting about Engineering Ethics?”

3. Professor Davis says that there is alternative to the contract with society.

a. First, describe his alternate to dominate notion to an engineer’s moral obligation.

b. Then defend or challenge Davis’s alternate claim.

4. Summarize Professor Davis’ presentation of an engineer’s obligation to society. Support or challenge his argument.