Computer Ethics

by Deborah G. Johnson

Written in clear, accessible prose, this text brings together philosophy, law, and technology to provide a rigorous, in-depth exploration and analysis of a broad range of topics regarding the ethical implications of widespread use of computer technology. Text addresses philosophical ethics, professional ethics, ethics on-line, privacy, property rights and computer software, accountability and information technology, social implications and social values. For individuals interested in the ethical issues generated by technology.

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

240 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1984

About the author

Deborah G. Johnson is Anne Shirley Carter Olsson Professor Emerita in the Science, Technology and Society Program in the School of Engineering of the University of Virginia. She is the author of Computer Ethics, among many other publications.

Reviews

[Liz]

"Ethnocentrism refers to people from one culture using the standards of their own culture to judge (and likely condemn) the practices and people of another culture. Avoiding ethnocentrism means being tolerant and respectful of difference. It means appreciating the diversity and variety of beliefs and practices, including moral beliefs and practices." Maybe we should all take a lesson from my Ethics and Information Technology text book.

[Sue]

In the Simpson's Comic Book Guy's voice - "Worst proofreading/copy editing ever!"

[Mobarak]

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[Graham Lee]

The use cases in the book all belie its mid-2001 publication date but the concepts and arguments are relevant and important.