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Robot Ethics: The Ethical And Social Implications Of Robotics (Intelligent Robotics And Autonomous Agents Series)
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Prominent Experts From Science And The Humanities Explore Issues In Robot Ethics That Range From Sex To War.Robots Today Serve In Many Roles, From Entertainer To Educator To Executioner. As Robotics Technology Advances, Ethical Concerns Become More Pressing: Should Robots Be Programmed To Follow A Code Of Ethics, If This Is Even Possible? Are There Risks In Forming Emotional Bonds With Robots? How Might Societyand Ethicschange With Robotics? This Volume Is The First Book To Bring Together Prominent Scholars And Experts From Both Science And The Humanities To Explore These And Other Questions In This Emerging Field.Starting With An Overview Of The Issues And Relevant Ethical Theories, The Topics Flow Naturally From The Possibility Of Programming Robot Ethics To The Ethical Use Of Military Robots In War To Legal And Policy Questions, Including Liability And Privacy Concerns. The Contributors Then Turn To Humanrobot Emotional Relationships, Examining The Ethical Implications Of Robots As Sexual Partners, Caregivers, And Servants. Finally, They Explore The Possibility That Robots, Whether Biologicalcomputational Hybrids Or Pure Machines, Should Be Given Rights Or Moral Consideration.Ethics Is Often Slow To Catch Up With Technological Developments. This Authoritative And Accessible Volume Fills A Gap In Both Scholarly Literature And Policy Discussion, Offering An Impressive Collection Of Expert Analyses Of The Most Crucial Topics In This Increasingly Important Field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Robot Ethics'? A: The book explores a wide range of topics in robot ethics, including the programming of ethical codes for robots, the use of military robots in warfare, human-robot emotional relationships, and the legal and policy implications surrounding privacy and liability.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Robot Ethics'? A: The author of 'Robot Ethics' is Patrick Lin, a prominent figure in the field of ethics in robotics.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Robot Ethics'? A: The book was published on January 10, 2014.
- Q: How many pages does 'Robot Ethics' have? A: The book contains 398 pages.
- Q: Is 'Robot Ethics' a hardcover or paperback edition? A: 'Robot Ethics' is available in a paperback edition.
- Q: Is 'Robot Ethics' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it features contributions from various experts in science and the humanities, providing a comprehensive analysis of ethical issues related to robotics.
- Q: What kind of ethical theories are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various ethical theories relevant to robotics, including considerations of programming ethics into robots and the implications of emotional bonds between humans and robots.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in 'Robot Ethics'? A: Yes, 'Robot Ethics' is an illustrated edition, which may include diagrams or images relevant to the discussions.
- Q: What are the key ethical concerns addressed in the book? A: Key ethical concerns addressed include the moral implications of robot autonomy, emotional relationships with robots, military applications, and potential rights for robots.
- Q: Can 'Robot Ethics' help inform policy discussions? A: Yes, the book fills a gap in scholarly literature and offers insights that can inform policy discussions surrounding the ethical use of robotics in society.