Barrow, Nicholas;
(2023)
Robot Ethics. M. Coeckelbergh, 2022. Cambridge, MIT Press. vii + 191 pp, $16.95 (pb).
[Review].
Journal of Applied Philosophy
, 40
(5)
pp. 970-972.
10.1111/japp.12681.
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Abstract
In Robot Ethics, Mark Coeckelbergh offers an insightful, critical, and distinguished tour of the ethical issues concerning robots. Intended as an introduction – and as part of MIT Press's Essential Knowledge series – Robot Ethics is an accessible and concise overview of a topic with imminent importance. Robotics will (and, to an extent, already has) fundamentally change our lives, society, and environment. There is therefore a sense of urgency – and perhaps duty and responsibility – to evaluate its impacts before it is too late. This book serves as an exemplary resource, illustrating the wide array of ethical considerations robots pose without straying too far into the hypothetical, using an impressive array of conceptual techniques and clarity of writing. It is perfect for undergraduates (and would make a very good teaching resource), policymakers, or anyone interested in the ethics of emerging technologies.
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