Aspirational Ethics

Question 1

Three types of professional ethics

Answer 1

• Prohibitive ethics
• Preventive ethics
• Aspirational ethics

Question 2

Prohibitive ethics

Answer 2

Avoiding bribery, conflicts of interest, violations of confidentiality etc…

Question 3

Preventive ethics

Answer 3

Prevent harm to the public caused by technology

Question 4

Most extreme example of preventive ethics

Answer 4

Whistleblowing

Question 5

Aspirational ethics

Answer 5

using professional knowledge to advance human well-being

Question 6

1st principle of Engr ethics

Answer 6

DO NO HARM

Question 7

__ of NSPE code is prohibitive

Answer 7

80%

Question 8

Preventive ethics more ___ than prohibitive

Answer 8

positive, active character

Question 9

Preventive ethics requires …

Answer 9

notify proper authorities when safety, health, or welfare of public is threatened

Question 10

NAE stands for

Answer 10

National Academy of Engineering

Question 11

What type of ethics: do not disclose confidential information

Answer 11

Prohibitive

Question 12

What type of ethics: an engineer should perform services only in his or her areas of expertise

Answer 12

Preventive

Question 13

Bruce is developing a new kind of engine to reduce carbon emissions from trucks

Answer 13

Aspirational

Question 14

An engineer’s duty to confidentiality may only be violated when the law demands it (T/F)

Answer 14

False. A threat to health and public safety would also qualify

Question 15

Whistleblowing is most extreme form of

Answer 15

preventive

Question 16

Once GDP reaches certain level, added wealth brings ____

Answer 16

no further life satisfaction

Question 17

Subjective (Hedonic) Approach

Answer 17

associates quality of life with happiness or pleasure

Question 18

2 very important things to the “Good Life”

Answer 18

1) personal relationships

2) meaningful work

Question 19

Objective (Eudaimonic) Approach

Answer 19

To fluorish, have self-realization, or meaning-fullness

Question 20

Objective approach associated with

Answer 20

Aristotle

Question 21

Objectivism

Answer 21

The good life is associated with self-realization

Question 22

Problems w/ Objective Approach

Answer 22

1) self-realization, friendship, meaningful work is hard to measure
2) more controversy on how to define “GOOD LIFE”

Question 23

Capabilities Approach

Answer 23

measures development in lesser industrialized societies

Question 24

Functionings

Answer 24

activities that an individual values

Question 25

Capabilities

Answer 25

ability to engage in functionings

Question 26

Singh, & Nussbaum agree the important question is how to provide

Answer 26

CONDITIONS necessary for people to achieve well being

Question 27

Armstrong more interested in the

Answer 27

TECHNOLOGY & MATERIAL conditions to achieve well being

Question 28

Ben Linder

Answer 28

Built hydroelectric plant in Nicaragua

Question 29

Easterlin Paradox

Answer 29

Beyond a certain point, wealth and influence do not increase well-being

Question 30

By seeking to minimize harm that could result from the use of technology we are employing ___ ethics

Answer 30

preventive

Question 31

What conclusion can be drawn from the results of the global life satisfaction survey?

Answer 31

while technology can be a means to a good quality life, it is not sufficient

Question 32

Hedonic Treadmill

Answer 32

while people seek pleasurable stimuli attainable with money, they can adjust to them and want more

Question 33

With respect to engineering aspirational ethics calls for what kind of approach to tech in a developed world

Answer 33

A critical attitude, striving to create technology that promotes and does not harm quality of life