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The moral significance of the internet in information: Reflections on a fundamental moral right to information
Kenneth Einar HimmaI consider the foundational issue of whether we have a right to information that is fundamental in being independent of other rights and general in protecting all information. To…
A moral analysis of the ‘RIAA v. Verizon’ case
Richard A. SpinelloThe RIAA v. Verizon case offers an opportunity to analyze the scope of an Internet service provider’s responsibility to help deter copyright infringement. In this case, the RIAA…
Virtual child pornography and utilitarianism
Per SandinThe most common argument against child pornography is that children are harmed in the process of producing it. This is the argument from abusive production. However, it does not…
Possible lessons from a recent technology (Nuclear) for an emerging (Ubiquitous Embedded Systems) technology
David J. LePoireInformation Technology (IT) has ushered in not only large societal opportunities but also large uncertain ‐ ties and risks. Future developments, like ubiquitous networked embedded…
A social contract theory critique of professional codes of ethics
David K. McGrawThis paper considers whether professional codes of ethics are enforceable, legitimate, and just. In analyzing codes of ethics in this way, one must consider whether they exist to…
ISSN:
1477-996XOnline date, start – end:
2003Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditor:
- Dr Jenifer Sunrise Winter