1. Doing The Right Thing.
- Morals, Obligations To Strangers.
- Ethics.
2. Faithful Agents.
- Technical Expertise And Ethical Obligations.
- Organization Of Professional Engineering.
- Can We Afford To Be Ethical?
- Engineering Codes Of Ethics.
- Can A Person Stop Being An Engineer?
- Codes Of Ethics And The Environment.
- Ethically Right For Me?
3. Enhance Human Welfare.
- Moral Responsibility Of Engineers.
4. Hold Paramount.
- Why Can't Ethicists Be As Efficient As Engineers?
- Life And Death Decisions.
- Legal Ethics.
- Jokes About Engineers.
- Engineers Working Together.
- A Technical Challenge.
- Engineering Qualifications.
- Engineering Triumphs.
- Engineering Failures.
- Engineers As Managers.
- Decision Making:
- Technical And Ethical Aspects.
- Consulting With Colleagues.
5. Safety Of The Public.
- The Moral Status Of Animals.
- Ethical And Legal Obligations.
- Ethical Dilemmas I.
- Calculation The Value Of Life.
- Fix Up Your Organization Ethically.
- Whistleblowing I.
- Whistleblowing II.
- Disaster In Kansas City.
- Ethics And Engineering Education.
- Options.
- Ethically Right For Me?
- Acceptable Risk.
- Trusting The Experts.
- Deception I.
- Confidentiality.
- Loyalty To The Firm.
6. Professional Development.
- Tenure In Engineering Schools.
- Famous Engineers In History.
- The Reputation Game In Engineering Education.
- Networking.
7. Solicit Or Accept Gratuities.
- Deception II.
- Corporate Gift Policies.
8. Self-Laudatory Language.
- Advertising.
9. Contributions In Order To Secure Work.
- Competitive Bidding.
- Bribery And Law.
- When In Rome.
- Ethical Dilemmas II.
- Human Rights I.
10. Professional Development Of Others.
- The Existential Pleasures Of Engineering I.
- The Existential Pleasures Of Engineering II.
- Engineering And Armaments.
- Reverence For Life.
- The Ethics Of Asking And The Ethics Of Giving.
- Maintaining The Quality Of Engineering Education.
- Affirmative Action.
11. Overseas Work.
- Human Rights II.
- Politicians And Their Reputations.
12. Uphold The Honor And Dignity.
- Manners.
- Workplace Harassment.
13. Without The Knowledge Of Their Employers.
- Conflict Of Interest I.
- Employee Loyalty.
14. Avoid Conflicts Of Interest.
- Conflict Of Interest II.
- A Paradox.
- Why Be A Good Engineer?
15. Objective And Truthful Manner.
- Professional Respect.
- Engineers And The Media.
Epilogue.
Hold Paramount 2nd Edition: The Engineer's Responsibility to Society provides students with practical insight into the engineering code of ethics and how a practicing engineer is obligated to act in a responsible manner. To illustrate the complexities involved with acting in an ethical fashion, the authors have created characters that encounter a number of situations that test the engineering code of ethics. The dialogue between these characters highlights different perspectives of realistic situations that students will face as practicing engineers. As they proceed through the book, students see how the code can help in decision making, as well as the implications of various decisions. The philosophical theory that supports the ethical positions encountered is presented as boxed material following each section.
Key Features
- Co-written by an ethicist and a practicing engineer to provide a well-rounded perspective.
- Organized around different sections of the engineering code of ethics.
- Highlights how certain situations, while adhering to legal requirements, still present ethical dilemmas.
- Discusses how the code of ethics is a useful tool when making certain types of decisions.
- Includes material on how the code of ethics developed and how it has evolved.
- End-of-chapter questions challenge students to think about ethics and how they would address ethically-charged situations.
- Includes material on cultural issues and their impact.
New to This Edition
- New content on climate change, obligations to future generations, and sustainability.
- The addition of a discussion of the Precautionary Principle.
- New discussions on integrity and honesty.
- Updated case studies and references.
About the Author
- P. Aarne Vesilind was born in Estonia and emigrated to the United States in 1949. He grew up in Bever, Pennsylvania, a small town downriver from Pittsburgh. Following his undergraduate degree in civil engineering from Lehigh University, he received his Ph.D in environmental engineering from the University of North Carolina. He spend a post-doctoral year with the Norwegian Institute for Water Research in Oslo and a year as a research engineering with Bird machine Company. He joined the faculty at Duke University in 1970. In 1999 he was appointed to the R.L. Rooke Chair of the Historical and Societal Context of Engineering at Bucknell University. He served in this capacity until his retirement in 2006. He is the author or co-author of these following books:
- Engineering, Ethics, and the Environment.
- Engineering Peace and Justice: The Responsibility of Engineers to Society.
- Environmental Pollution and Control.
- Hold Paramount: The Engineer's Responsibility to Society.
- Introduction to Environmental Engineering - SI Version.
- Public Speaking and Technical Writing Skills for Engineering Students.
- Report Writing for Environmental Engineers and Scientists.
- Sludge Engineering: The Treatment and Disposal of Wastewater Sludges.
- Socially Responsible Engineering: Justice in Risk Management.
- Solid Waste Engineering.
- So You Want to Be a Professor?: A Handbook for Graduate Students.
- The Right Thing to Do: An Ethics Guide for Engineering Students.
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Design.
- Alastair S. Gunn is a professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Book Details
- Paperback: 183 pages
- Publisher: CL-Engineering; 2 edition (June 1, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0495295868
- ISBN-13: 978-0495295860
- Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
- List Price: $70.95