Abstract: While ethical theories represent systematic reasoning processes for the analysis of value‐laden problems and can therefore be taught, morals are highly personal and cannot be learned in the usual manner. This paper outlines ...

Abstract: Engineers often consider their foremost responsibility to serve the public good, seeing themselves as the translators of science to technology for the benefit of the public. Yet, engineers often find themselves as the ...

Abstract: The results of a survey of Duke University civil engineering graduates is reported. Over 40% responded to a questionnaire by mail requesting information on the usefulness of various subject areas in their first job and in ...

Abstract: One means of defining the responsibilities professions such as engineering have toward the public is by incorporating a code of ethics. The objective of this paper is first to review the history of the code of ethics as ...

Abstract: In this paper, I use the case of the defective rear cargo door on the DC-10 aircraft and specifically the actions of the chief engineer at Convair to illustrate the sometimes frustrating problem of deciding just what skills ...