PHILOS 1332 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Trade Secret, Whistleblower
24 Dec 2015
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In addition to the first midterm exam question, be prepared to answer each of the following questions. The exam will be given in class on thursday, november 5th. Phil 1332wf f15: explain the concept of viewing engineering as social experimentation using the three- wheeler controversy as an example. Include and explain the idea argued for by the authors that engineering is inherently risky. Make sure to point out some of the similarities and differences between engineering and scientific practice. And be sure to explain what responsibilities engineers have if they are to be responsible experimenters. Engineering is an inherently risky job that involves creating products that have some potential dangers. This experiment is not done in a laboratory, but on a social scale of humans. In engineering one is uncertain if the product they make will work, unsure of what the finished product will be, and it involves a lot of trial and error.
