Dual Use Science and Technology, Ethics and Weapons of Mass Destruction

This book deals with the problem of dual-use science research and technology. It first explains the concept of dual use and then offers analyses of collective knowledge and collective ignorance. It goes on to present a theory of collective responsibility, followed by four chapters focusing on a part...

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1. Verfasser: Miller, Seumas (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Cham : Springer International Publishing, 2018.
Ausgabe:1st ed. 2018.
Schriftenreihe:SpringerBriefs in Ethics,
Schlagworte:
Engineering ethics.
Philosophy.
Social sciences-Philosophy.
ISBN:9783319926063
ISSN:2211-8101
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Inhaltsangabe:
  • Acknowledgments
  • 1. Introduction,- 2. Concept of Dual Use
  • 3. Collective Knowledge and Collective Ignorance
  • 4. Collective Responsibility
  • 5. Chemical Industry
  • 6. Nuclear Industry
  • 7. Cyber-technology
  • 8. Biological Sciences
  • 9. Conclusion
  • Index.

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