A Brief Discussion on the Connotation and Development of Ethical Responsibility in Engineering Practice

Abstract:  Ethical responsibility in engineering practice plays a crucial role in today’s society. This paper aims to explore its connotation, application challenges, development and improvement. Firstly, through the analysis of safety and reliability, social responsibility, intellectual property rights, environmental protection and fair competition, it reveals the multi-dimensional consideration of engineering ethics in practice. Secondly, the challenges of engineering ethics are discussed, and the importance of ethical awareness to engineering practice is emphasized. On this basis, the development and improvement of engineering ethical responsibility are discussed from the perspectives of technological innovation, globalization and education and training. Especially in the aspect of technological innovation, engineering ethics should be combined with the development of science and technology to promote the benign application of technology and avoid possible ethical risks. At the same time, with the acceleration of globalization, engineering ethics also needs to consider more cross-cultural and cross-border situations, strengthen international cooperation, and jointly promote the development of global engineering ethics. In addition, education and training should also strengthen the education of engineering ethics, cultivate engineers’ ethical awareness and sense of responsibility, so as to promote the continuous improvement and promotion of engineering ethical responsibility. In summary, this paper aims to provide theoretical support and practical suggestions for the development of ethical responsibility in engineering, and promote the sustainable development of ethical responsibility in engineering practice.