ELEG491 M1 Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update
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ELEG491
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ELEG491
Philosophical Definition of Ethics
normative system of "oughts"
Scientific Definition of Ethics
emergent behavior in social animals that constrains action by nonviolent
sanction
Why Engineering involves ethics
engineering involves developing new tech, which is a long lasting acti...
Ethical Egoism says society would work out best if everyone acted in self
interest. The PD demonstrates that they would have had better results if
they cooperated instead of defecting.
Outcome of a 2-Person PD for single play
Unilateral Defection: Only I defect
Mutual Compliance: Both comply
Mutual Defection: Both defect
Unilateral Compliance: Only I comply
Why single PD is rational paradox
It's always in my best interest to defect, but if other player thinks the
same, we are worse off than if we both complied
Utilitarianism
Choosing actions with the intention of maximizing total social utility.
Bentham's Hedonic Calculus
Measures Utility. Duration/Intensity of pain/pleasure, Certainty it'll occur,
Propinquity how far in future, Fecundity is prob it'll lead to other
pleasures, Purity is prob it'll lead to other pains, Extent is how many
person effected.
2 Versions of Kant's Categorical Imperative
Formal Rules: Act in a way that'll become universa l law
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