How Machines Can Advance Ethics.

The article discusses ethical aspects of artificial intelligence and moral desicion-making for robots. The authors reflect on teleological and deontological theories related to ethical duties. Moral dilemmas are presented that highlight conflicting ethical duties. Other topics include biomedical eth...

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Publicado en:	Philosophy Now no. 72; pp. 17 - 20
Autores principales:	Anderson, Susan Leigh, Anderson, Michael
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Philosophy Now Mar/Apr2009
Materias:	Ethics Artificial intelligence Duty Medical robotics Medical ethics
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Sumario:	The article discusses ethical aspects of artificial intelligence and moral desicion-making for robots. The authors reflect on teleological and deontological theories related to ethical duties. Moral dilemmas are presented that highlight conflicting ethical duties. Other topics include biomedical ethics, advances in ethical theory, and autonomy.