16 Importance of social morals in nanotechnology
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Nobuyuki Haga
Abstract
Nanotechnology is a field of advanced science that flourished in the twentyfirst century. Although nanotechnology has deeply penetrated into modern human life, it has not been well-discussed about its concern for human safety, its negative impact on ecosystems, and its impact on economic globalization. Setting a global standard for assessing the toxicity of nanomaterials is an urgent task. For that purpose, it is important to clarify the definition of nanomaterials and select model organisms that serve as the evaluation criteria for toxicity. Ethical considerations regarding the manufacture and use of nanomaterials are essential to ensure competition that guarantees coexistence between nations. Nanoethics is responsible for establishing a universal code of conduct for these issues. Nanoethics is an area where we work together in a language common to science and philosophy. Nanoethics will help to enhance our code of conduct by applying complementary relationships between science and philosophy.
Abstract
Nanotechnology is a field of advanced science that flourished in the twentyfirst century. Although nanotechnology has deeply penetrated into modern human life, it has not been well-discussed about its concern for human safety, its negative impact on ecosystems, and its impact on economic globalization. Setting a global standard for assessing the toxicity of nanomaterials is an urgent task. For that purpose, it is important to clarify the definition of nanomaterials and select model organisms that serve as the evaluation criteria for toxicity. Ethical considerations regarding the manufacture and use of nanomaterials are essential to ensure competition that guarantees coexistence between nations. Nanoethics is responsible for establishing a universal code of conduct for these issues. Nanoethics is an area where we work together in a language common to science and philosophy. Nanoethics will help to enhance our code of conduct by applying complementary relationships between science and philosophy.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface: Converging technologies from the nanoscale require enhanced ethics VII
- Forewords XI
- Acknowledgments XVII
- Contents XIX
- Introduction: Overall vision of ethics in nanotechnology developments XXIII
- Embedding ethics in nanomedicine: Europe acted promptly XXVII
- List of contributing authors XXXVII
- About the editors XLI
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Part I: Highlights of ethics in nanotechnology
- 1 Nanoethics: Giving orientation to societal reflection 3
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Part II: Nanotechnology and ethical reflections
- 2 Toward a revitalized vision of ethics and safety for the revolutionary nanotechnologies 23
- 3 Nanotechnology: Ethical guidelines for a disruptive technology 43
- 4 Defining the nanoethics frontier 57
- 5 Application of nanotechnology for dental implants 75
- 6 Nanomaterial characterization for nanoethics 95
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Part III: Health, environment and industrial aspects of nanoethics
- 7 Ethical aspects of nanomaterials in industry 119
- 8 Militarization of nanotechnology 145
- 9 Nanotechnology in food: Ethics, industry practices, and regulatory frameworks 159
- 10 Ethical challenge of nanomedicine 177
- 11 Nanofood and ethical issues 191
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Part IV: Nanotechnology governance: Societal and legal aspects
- 12 Nanoethics for safe work: philosophical foundations of safer nanodesign protecting workplace health 209
- 13 Twenty years of nanoethics: Challenges, clarifications, and achievements 273
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Part V: Nanotechnology philosophy: Dilemmas and ethical issues
- 14 Christian thinking and acting in nanotechnologies: Reflection based on the principles and values of the Social Teaching of the Church based on apps concerning old people 295
- 15 Calibrating the balance: The ethics of regulating the production and use of nanotechnology applications 331
- 16 Importance of social morals in nanotechnology 343
- 17 Revitalizing nanoethics: Nanotechnology at the center of nanoethics 361
- Conclusion 373
- Index 377
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface: Converging technologies from the nanoscale require enhanced ethics VII
- Forewords XI
- Acknowledgments XVII
- Contents XIX
- Introduction: Overall vision of ethics in nanotechnology developments XXIII
- Embedding ethics in nanomedicine: Europe acted promptly XXVII
- List of contributing authors XXXVII
- About the editors XLI
-
Part I: Highlights of ethics in nanotechnology
- 1 Nanoethics: Giving orientation to societal reflection 3
-
Part II: Nanotechnology and ethical reflections
- 2 Toward a revitalized vision of ethics and safety for the revolutionary nanotechnologies 23
- 3 Nanotechnology: Ethical guidelines for a disruptive technology 43
- 4 Defining the nanoethics frontier 57
- 5 Application of nanotechnology for dental implants 75
- 6 Nanomaterial characterization for nanoethics 95
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Part III: Health, environment and industrial aspects of nanoethics
- 7 Ethical aspects of nanomaterials in industry 119
- 8 Militarization of nanotechnology 145
- 9 Nanotechnology in food: Ethics, industry practices, and regulatory frameworks 159
- 10 Ethical challenge of nanomedicine 177
- 11 Nanofood and ethical issues 191
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Part IV: Nanotechnology governance: Societal and legal aspects
- 12 Nanoethics for safe work: philosophical foundations of safer nanodesign protecting workplace health 209
- 13 Twenty years of nanoethics: Challenges, clarifications, and achievements 273
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Part V: Nanotechnology philosophy: Dilemmas and ethical issues
- 14 Christian thinking and acting in nanotechnologies: Reflection based on the principles and values of the Social Teaching of the Church based on apps concerning old people 295
- 15 Calibrating the balance: The ethics of regulating the production and use of nanotechnology applications 331
- 16 Importance of social morals in nanotechnology 343
- 17 Revitalizing nanoethics: Nanotechnology at the center of nanoethics 361
- Conclusion 373
- Index 377
