Tragedy in the Gulf A Call for a New Engineering Ethic / [electronic resource] :
by George Catalano.
- 1st ed. 2011.
- XIV, 79 p. online resource.
- Synthesis Lectures on Engineers, Technology, & Society, 1933-3641 .
- Synthesis Lectures on Engineers, Technology, & Society, .
Tragedy in the Gulf -- Tragedy Unfolding -- Engineering Ethics -- Complex Systems -- Quantum Mechanics -- Evolving Principles of the Universe -- A New Engineering Ethic -- Epilogue.
The recent tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico and resultant ethical consequences for the engineering profession are introduced and discussed. The need for a new engineering ethic is identified and introduced based upon advancements in science, complex systems and eco-philosophy. Motivations for introducing a new ethic rather than modifying existing ethics are also discussed. Table of Contents: Tragedy in the Gulf / Tragedy Unfolding / Engineering Ethics / Complex Systems / Quantum Mechanics / Evolving Principles of the Universe / A New Engineering Ethic / Epilogue.
9783031799679
10.1007/978-3-031-79967-9 doi
Engineering. Social sciences. Education. Religion. History. Technology and Engineering. Society. Education. Religion. History.