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Common morality and computing

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This article shows how common morality can be helpful in clarifying the discussion of ethical issues that arise in computing. Since common morality does not always provide unique answers to moral questions, not all such issues can be resolved, however common morality does provide a clear answer to the question whether one can illegally copy software for a friend.

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Gert, B. Common morality and computing. Ethics and Information Technology 1, 53–60 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1010026827934

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