Abstract

The Ethical Issues Underlying The Computer-Ization And Information Technology Are The Subject Of The Essays Collected In This Book. Computer Ethics And Information Ethics Are New Branches Of Applied Ethics.In This Book Different Applications Of Information Technology (It) Are Assessed From An Ethical Perspective. How Eill The Global Information Infrastructure Affect ConditionsFor Democracy? Is It Possible To Maintain Values Like Autonomy And Privacy In TheComputerized Society? What Ethical Principles Are Needed And What Virtues ShouldBe Promoted Among The Professionals Involved? How Can We Achieve A ResponsibleManagement Of This Revolutionary Technical Change? These Are Some Questions ThatAre Focusede In This Volume.