Engineering, Ethics, and Environment

Author: (USA) Weixilin, (USA) Gengen, translated by Wu Xiaodong, Weng Duan
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: Engineering is a profession that serves the public. The work of engineers involves interacting with clients, other engineers, and the general public. Compared to other professions, the work of engineers has a more direct relationship with and impact on the environment. This book elaborates on the professional responsibilities of engineers in protecting and improving the environment. The two authors are both engineers and philosophers, and they hope to provide an ethical foundation for these responsibilities. The book begins with a series of cases about the complex and challenging environmental decisions engineers need to face. In subsequent chapters, it explores different concepts of environmental ethics for engineers, including professional codes and discussions on environmental responsibility throughout history. The second part of the book provides a wealth of supplementary readings to help readers deepen their understanding of various perspectives. Whether you are a student or a dedicated engineer, you will benefit from reading this rigorous and thought-provoking book.