Computer Ethics by James H. Moor (Paper Review)

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What is computer ethics by James H. Moor (Paper review) Rise of computer technology has given rise to many computer ethical issues. In this paper Moor describes the revolution and importance of computer technology and challenges and ethical issues associated with it. The article begins with the definition of computer ethics. In words of James Moor, “Computer ethics is the analysis of social impact of computer technology and the corresponding formulation and justification of policies for the ethical use of such technology”. According to the paper, “policy vacuum” is a typical problem that arises when it comes to discussing computer ethics. It is job of computer ethics to guide our actions and form ethical theories. Author states that the application of ethical theories is not that simple as computer ethical problems are complex. So, apart from policy vacuum, we need conceptual vacuum as well. Then an example of creating a computer program protection policy is given. At first, the problem seems simple but a little reflection gives rise to a number of questions and complexities. These complexities highlight the importance of conceptualization. The author emphasizes on giving computer ethics status of a special field. According to Moor, it is a complex field that prompts us to think again about computer technology and our values. It provides both conceptualization and policies for using computers. The author then analyzes what is special about computers. What makes computers revolutionary is not just their abundance, affordability, speed or user-friendliness; these are a few things that make computers special. The essence of computer revolution lays in computer’s logical malleability i.e. their logical flexibility. You can use computers to do whatever you want. Their customizable nature is what makes them special and revolutionary. According to author, in order to

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