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Science, ethics and war: a pacifist's perspective.

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  • Author(s): Kovac J;Kovac J
  • Source:
    Science and engineering ethics [Sci Eng Ethics] 2013 Jun; Vol. 19 (2), pp. 449-60. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Feb 28.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Opragen Publications Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 9516228 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1471-5546 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 13533452 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Sci Eng Ethics Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Guildford, Surrey, UK : Opragen Publications, c1995-
    • Subject Terms:
      Ethics, Professional* ; Morals*; Engineering/*ethics ; Homicide/*ethics ; Science/*ethics ; Technology/*ethics ; Warfare/*ethics; Codes of Ethics ; Ethical Analysis ; Ethics, Research ; Humans
    • Abstract:
      This article considers the ethical aspects of the question: should a scientist engage in war-related research, particularly use-inspired or applied research directed at the development of the means for the better waging of war? Because scientists are simultaneously professionals, citizens of a particular country, and human beings, they are subject to conflicting moral and practical demands. There are three major philosophical views concerning the morality of war that are relevant to this discussion: realism, just war theory and pacifism. In addition, the requirements of professional codes of ethics and common morality contribute to an ethical analysis of the involvement of scientists and engineers in war-related research and technology. Because modern total warfare, which is facilitated by the work of scientists and engineers, results in the inevitable killing of innocents, it follows that most, if not all, war-related research should be considered at least as morally suspect and probably as morally prohibited.
    • References:
      Sci Eng Ethics. 2006 Oct;12(4):685-700. (PMID: 17199144)
      Sci Eng Ethics. 2007 Jun;13(2):159-69. (PMID: 17717730)
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20120229 Date Completed: 20131213 Latest Revision: 20211021
    • Publication Date:
      20250114
    • Accession Number:
      10.1007/s11948-012-9355-x
    • Accession Number:
      22371032