......................................................................................................Course Developed by Prof. Archana Barua

Sample Questions :

1.  What is Information and Computer Technology ? Is it an emergent technology ?Is there any need for computer ethics ?

2.  What is meant by an ‘ ethical turn ‘ in the contemporary time ? What could be a possible human face of some emerging technologies ? Give examples .

3. What is professionalism in applied ethics ? Is it a part of business ethics oonly?What is meant by engineering ethics ?

4.   What is the threat of privacy and person in cyber ethics? Is there need to redefine what it is to be human in the context of genetic technology?

5.  In genetic terms, what makes us human?Can we design humans ? What are its ethical implications?

6.   What is genetic fatalism?How can one reconcile human freedom with genetic modification ?

7.  “ In the late twentieth century, social movements responsive to the movements for civil rights and women's rights developed wings specifically directed towards increasing access to health care, changing the quality care, and reforming the caring professions “ .Do you agree with these statements ? Give reasons in support of your position.

8. Name some Contemporary Challenges that doctors and medical practioners face today due to technologisation of the body at all costs.Is there any scope for retaining subjectivity of the body and there by ethics in medical technology ? Write a note on medical ethics .