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Professional Ethics & Human Values / September 14, 2021

What should engineers do in taking part in Weapons development?

Engineers   need  to  examine   one’s  conscience   to  take  part  in  any  form  of  weapon development. –          They  have  to  consider  the  circumstances  leading  to  the  specific  conflict  and  decide whether it is justified to take part in associated weapons development. –           If necessary, they should refuse to be a part of it and be prepared to face […]

By · September 14, 2021 · 1 min read

Engineers   need  to  examine   one’s  conscience   to  take  part  in  any  form  of  weapon development.

–          They  have  to  consider  the  circumstances  leading  to  the  specific  conflict  and  decide whether it is justified to take part in associated weapons development.

–           If necessary, they should refuse to be a part of it and be prepared to face consequences.