Publication: The social responsibility of scientists
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Editura ASEM
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Publicat in: International Scientific Conference “Classical and Innovative Approaches in Contemporary Economic Thought: Considerations regarding the quality of life in the context of a changing Europe”, 2nd Edition (May 27, 2016) / Editorial Board: Elina BENEA-POPUȘOI [et al.]; Organisational Committee: Elina BENEA-POPUȘOI [et al.]. – Chisinau: ASEM 2016. – 176 p. ISBN 978-9975-75-844-4; ISBN 978-9975-75-845-1 (PDF) (pag. 124-127)
This article outlines the particularities of scientists’ responsibility. Their responsibility is to obtain useful knowledge in such a manner that will not cause any distress, harm or detriment to those involved with the experimentation that acquires the knowledge. The responsibilities of scientists can be divided into inner responsibilities – related to their conduct towards their discipline, their profession and colleagues, and external responsibilities – related to the impact of their research on the society as a whole.
This article outlines the particularities of scientists’ responsibility. Their responsibility is to obtain useful knowledge in such a manner that will not cause any distress, harm or detriment to those involved with the experimentation that acquires the knowledge. The responsibilities of scientists can be divided into inner responsibilities – related to their conduct towards their discipline, their profession and colleagues, and external responsibilities – related to the impact of their research on the society as a whole.
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scientific research, ethics, moral responsibility, intellectual freedom, personal values