Disclosive Computer Ethics: The Exposure and Evaluation of Embedded Normativity in Computer Technology

Brey, Philip (2000) Disclosive Computer Ethics: The Exposure and Evaluation of Embedded Normativity in Computer Technology. Computers and Society, 30 (1). pp. 10-16. ISSN 0095-2737

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Abstract:	This essay provides a critique of mainstream computer ethics and argues for the importance of a complementary approach called disclosive computer ethics, which is concerned with the moral deciphering of embedded values and norms in computer systems, applications and practices. Also, four key values are proposed as starting points for disclosive studies in computer ethics: justice, autonomy, democracy and privacy. Finally, it is argued that research in disclosive computer ethics should be multi-level and interdisciplinary, distinguishing between a disclosure level, a theoretical level, and an an application level.
Item Type:	Article
Copyright:	© 2000 Association for Computing Machinery
Faculty:	Behavioural Sciences (BS)
Research Group:	Philosophy (WIJSB)
Link to this item:	http://purl.utwente.nl/publications/33951
Official URL:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/572260.572264
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