Abstract Technology is the basic contributor to the successful development of mankind. Therefore, people involved into the technological development are responsible for people in some way. They make decisions regarding the products people are to use, the ships, the cars, the airplanes, trains, and many other things people use every day. More to say, engineers have to carry the major responsi... read more

Terry L Cooper illustrates how much the understanding of ethics has evolved over the centuries. He explains Descriptive Ethics, which deal with assumptions describing how we should behave. He goes father to explain the Normative Ethics that outline the developed theories explaining right and wrong in the society. Ethics, in this book is viewed as moral philosophy. Moral philosophy is examine... read more

Ethics is about what is acceptable and what cannot be accepted within the society (Cox 89). Culture is the main determinant of what is morally right and wrong. The term refers to beliefs, attitudes, traditions and norms that guide the way people live and how they conduct their lives. There is therefore a thin line between culture and ethical issues. T... read more