Asking Good Questions
Tue, Sep 23
In this session we'll look at the three main ethical frameworks to apply to the study of technology (including specific technologies and the technology industry itself). In general, we'll learn that asking good questions is key to any exploration of the ethics of a situation.
We have four main in-class learning goals. By the end of lecture today you will:
- Learn the importance of applying an established and relevant ethical framework to a situation of interest.
- Understand the Utilitarian mode of analysis, along with its strengths and weaknesses when applied to ethical dilemmas in technology.
- Understand the Kantian mode of analysis, along with its strengths and weaknesses when applied to ethical dilemmas in technology.
- Understand the Virtue Ethics mode of analysis, along with its strengths and weaknesses when applied to ethical dilemmas in technology.
The slides for today's lecture.
Read This:
Chapter 1 of Virtue in Virtual Spaces
Shannon Valor on Technology and the Virtues: Envisioning the Good Life in the 21st Century and Beyond (Introduction)
Main Themes of Catholic Social Teaching Handout
Do This:
Writing Reflection 03
See the instructions posted on the assignment's page.
This writing reflection is due on 9/30 at 5pm.
This Week's Dialogue Group Meeting
Find at least one hour to meet with your group to discuss the prompt of the week: What challenges do you think you will encounter in your early career in tech?
Once you have completed the readings, fill out the following quiz. If you can't see the form below, try this direct link.