1st Edition

Ethics for Engineers A Brief Introduction

By Anthony F. Bainbridge Copyright 2022
104 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

104 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

104 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

This book is a key introduction to ethics in engineering, providing professionals at all stages of their career with guidance on navigating the increasingly complex world of practising engineering ethically on an international scale. Engineering professionals face a duty to uphold reliable and trustworthy behaviour when working across all disciplines and industries. Accuracy and rigour are... Read more

1 Ethics in the Professional Context

2 The Ethical Basis for Engineering Activities

3 Ethical Responsibilities to Consumers and Customers

4 Safety and Risk

5 The Debate on AI and Autonomous Systems

6 Ethics in the Management of Intellectual Property

7 Environmental Matters and Sustainability

8 Being Professional

9 Finale

10 Bibliography

Annex 1 – The IET Rules of Conduct

Annex 2 – UK-SPEC

Annex 3 – Some Case Studies

Annex 4 – Intellectual Property

Biography

Anthony Bainbridge has a background in power and aerospace technology and engineering and works as a business consultant and mentor for small and start-up businesses. He currently teaches at the University of Bath.