Technology assessment and the ethical matrix.

Schroeder, Doris and Palmer, Clare A. (2003) Technology assessment and the ethical matrix. Poiesis and Praxis, 1 (4). pp. 295-307. ISSN 1615-6609

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Abstract

This paper explores the usefulness of the 'ethical matrix', proposed by Ben Mepham, as a tool in technology assessment, specifically in food ethics. We consider what the matrix is, how it might be useful as a tool in ethical decision-making, and what drawbacks might be associated with it. We suggest that it is helpful for fact-finding in ethical debates relating to food ethics; but that it is much less helpful in terms of weighing the different ethical problems that it uncovers. Despite this drawback, we maintain that, with some modifications, the ethical matrix can be a useful tool in debates in food ethics. We argue that useful modifications might be to include future generations amongst the stakeholders in the matrix, and to substitute the principle of solidarity for the principle of justice.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Poiesis and Praxis
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? general social sciencesgeneral engineeringsocial sciences(all)engineering(all)b philosophy (general) ??
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24184
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Deposited On:
04 Mar 2009 09:52
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Yes
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Published
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