MONT 113G--Computers and Society

    College of the Holy Cross, Spring 2012

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    Homework 6

    Due: Friday, March 16, in class

    Readings:

    "Computer Ethics", Chapters 1 and 2

    James Moore, "Reason, Relativity and Responsibility in Computer Ethics." in Spinello, R.A. and Tavani, H.T. (eds) Readings in CyberEthics, 2nd edition. (2004) Jones and Bartlett. (See Lecture notes page).

    Response Questions

    Write a short answer (about 1/2 page double spaced per question) to each of the following (from chapters 1 and 2 of Computer Ethics")

    1) Give a concise summary of Moor's standard account of computer ethics.

    2) What is wrong with thinking of technology as merely material objects?

    3) What are the essential differences between consequence-based (utilitarian) and duty-based (deontological) ethical theories?

    4) What are the the two principles of justice in Rawls's theory?

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