Computer ethics: philosophical analysis

This paper analyzed the existing philosophical concepts in the field of computer ethics. Some philosophers argue that new research is rapidly developing, covers the unique challenges that require new theories and methods, while others argue that the moral issues in ICT can be regarded as any other ethical problems. In particular, the concept of L. Floridi, R. Capurro, Р. Brey. The first philosophical study computer ethics begins to engage R. Kapurro. In the digital age category computer ethics and information ethics have the same meaning. Computer Ethics examines the values on the use of information technologies for social communication processes. Special attention is paid to issues of confidentiality and trust. Surveillance in public places violates the privacy that violates contextual integrity, namely confidence. Complex between humanity and technology relations encourage us to actively develop the ability to trust technology. Trust implies reliability by compelling technology and responsibility on the part of designers. Trusting the computer system, the user sometimes does not know that some technologies are designed in such a way that they manipulate the user’s trust.

computer ethics, infospher, information, information ethics, technology, artifacts, computer system, confidentiality, trust, cyberspace

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