quizlet Flashcards
Act Utilitarianism
We should preform the action that will create the greatest net utility, the right action in any situation being the one that yields more utility than other available actions
Rule Utilitarianism
We should preform an action according to general moral rules, where rules are accepted into our moral code if they produce more well-being than other possible rules.
Virtue Theory
We should preform an action based on our self-awareness regarding the kind of person we should be and how we should live
Social Contract Theory
We should preform an action in accordance with a set of rules that we understand everyone agrees to accept for their mutual benefit
Kantian Theory
We should preform an action that always respects the humanity in others, and which is in accordance with the rules that could hold everyone
Conservative Approach
An approach that emphasis that CE problems are not inherently new, but only a version of existing moral issues and that therefore classical ethical theories are a sufficient theoretical basis.
Radical Approach, CE
An approach that emphasizes the gravity and novelty of CE problems and stresses that a new theoretical foundation is necessary.
Innovative Approach, Computer Ethics
CE problems are unique enough to reveal limitations of existing normative ethics. Substantially new moral problems enrich philosophy it self requiring new
Professional Approach, Computer Ethics
An approach that argues there is no fundamental difference between CE and other applied ethics fields and which instead has pragmatic goals to develop standard, obligation, codes, etc.
No Resolution Approach,Computer Ethics
An approach characterized by dramatic stories that sensitize people to issues but doesn’t provide systematically grounded solutions.
What is ambient intelligence?
Ex: The ability of smart objects to be connected to one another via wireless technology.
What is the difference between normative and descriptive inquires?
Normative inquiries evaluate situations from the vantage point of what ought to be the case, while descriptive inquiries report on what is the case!
Negative Right
To have the right to not be interfered with in carrying out the privilege’s associated with that right.
Why are positive rights hard to justify?
They require resources to be provided by others
What are prima facie duties?
Self-evident duties that we must follow all the time
