Computer Ethics A Case-based Approach This book teaches computer ethics for computer science or philosophy undergraduates. Includes a worksheet of key questions used in solving computing dilemmas. Robert N. Barger (Author) 9780521709149, Cambridge University Press Paperback / softback, published 9 June 2008 264 pages, 11 b/w illus.22.8 x 15.2 x 1.4 cm, 0.36 kg 'The book is a work of merit. I think it would be an excellent choice for a course in computer ethics, privacy or security.' James Van Speybroeck, St Ambrose University Teaches students how to solve ethical dilemmas in the field of computing, taking a philosophical, rather than a legal, approach to the topic. It first examines the principles of Idealism, Realism, Pragmatism, Existentialism, and Philosophical Analysis, explaining how each of them might be adopted as a basis for solving computing dilemmas. The book then presents a worksheet of key questions to be used in solving dilemmas. Twenty-nine cases, drawn from the real-life experiences of computer professionals, are included in the book as a means to let students experiment with solving ethical dilemmas and identify the philosophical underpinnings of the solutions. 1. Introduction 2. The computer as a humanizing agent 3. Philosophic belief systems 4. A philosophic inventory 5. The possibility of a unified ethical theory 6. The ethical decision making process 7. Psychology and computer ethics 8. The computing field as a profession 9. Computer-related codes of ethics 10. Computer ethics and international development 11. Robotics and ethics 12. Theft and piracy concerns 13. Cases concerning theft and piracy 14. Privacy concerns 15. Cases concerning privacy 16. Power concerns 17. Cases concerning power 18. A miscellaneous collection of cases 19. Parasitic computing case Appendix. Topics for presentations, discussions, and papers. Subject Areas: Human-computer interaction [UYZ], Ethics & moral philosophy [HPQ]
