By Charles E. Harris. To what extent can we understand moral change conceptually? Are there any factors that are always, or at least commonly, associated with moral change? Would knowledge of these factors help us to understand present moral controversy or even to anticipate moral change? Is it possible to have a theory of moral change? In this talk I shall try to address these questions in a preliminary way. (Professional Ethics, Numbers 1 and 2, Spring/Summer, 1997)
By Philip Koopman. In this essay, Philip Koopman discusses the perils of presenting problems to management, and offers concrete suggestions and advice on how best to proceed in such a situation. This essay was originally published as part of a series on ethics and engineering by the SSIT Ethics Committee of the IEEE.
By Joseph H. Wujek and Deborah G. Johnson. This set of pages comprises a sample lecture that might be given to an audience of engineering students on the topic of the importance of ethical behavior in the engineering profession. Text for slides, an annotated bibliography, and several examples of engineering ethics pledges and oaths are also included. The talk was prepared by the authors for the Ethics Committee of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Washington, DC.
A paper addressing the topic of whistle-blowing in the contexts of information systems (IS) and environments and BCS members. The current BCS codes of conduct and practice are examined. This site examines and draws the conclusion that more work needs to be carried out before the BCS can adequately guide its members where and when whistle-blowing might be involved.
Maintained by Walter W. Stewart. An Essay by John T. Edsall that explores the government's involvement in science and how it affects the inquiries of scientists.
By Walter L. Elden. Several bold initiative incentives are proposed for handling ethical and technical dissent, thereby reducing the need for whistleblowing by constructively resolving conflicts.