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The ethics of science is a newly emerging field that currently is met with considerable interest by practising scientist from many disciplines. Many research foundations, as well as national or international professional associations express the view that great ethical challenges lie ahead, and need to be tackled competently1. This view originates not solely with the public concern over scientific honesty, scientific fraud and quality control of research. It is also largely influenced by the new types of ethical dilemmas that innovative areas like biotechnology or computer science create. Another cause for concern is the important role science is assigned in the attempt to change the global course towards sustainable development. It is by no means certain that science is ready to take on this important task. In fact, several critics doubt this strongly.
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Kaiser, M. (1997). Unpopular and Precautionary Science: Towards a New Ethics of Science. In: Chiara, M.L.D., Doets, K., Mundici, D., Van Benthem, J. (eds) Structures and Norms in Science. Synthese Library, vol 260. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0538-7_12
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