John Weckert is senior lecturer in information technology at Charles Sturt University in Australia. He has an BA from the University of Adelaide, an MA from La Trobe University, and a PhD from the University of Melbourne. His main teaching and research interests are in the field of artificial intelligence, especially knowledge-based systems, and computer ethics.Douglas Adeney is lecturer in philosophy at the University of Melbourne. He has an MA from Monash University and a PhD from the University of St. Andrews. His main teaching and research interests are in moral and political philosophy, and he additionally enjoys teaching in the areas of general metaphysics and logic.

• Introduction The Meaning of Ethics Professional Ethics Freedom, Information, and Images Censorship of the Internet Intellectual Property Privacy Responsibility What Computers Should Not Do Quality of Life and Work Virtual Reality Minds, Machines, and Morality Glossary Bibliography Index

"Today, the widespread use of computers forces new evaluations of intellectual property ethics, censorship on the Internet, libel and deceit through both texts and doctored images, and the rights of inanimate entities such as software agents. This book is the joint product of a computer technologist and a philsopher; as such; it is authoritative on both perspectives. The writing is extremely clear and not highly technical, and the material very timely and fascinating. Topics discussed include the meaning of ethics; professional ethics, images; censorship on the Internet, intellectual property; privacy; responsibility; what computers should not do; quality of life and work; virtual reality; and machines and morality. An excellent introduction." - Choice

John Weckert is senior lecturer in information technology at Charles Sturt University in Australia. He has an BA from the University of Adelaide, an MA from La Trobe University, and a PhD from the University of Melbourne. His main teaching and research interests are in the field of artificial intelligence, especially knowledge-based systems, and computer ethics.Douglas Adeney is lecturer in philosophy at the University of Melbourne. He has an MA from Monash University and a PhD from the University of St. Andrews. His main teaching and research interests are in moral and political philosophy, and he additionally enjoys teaching in the areas of general metaphysics and logic.

• Introduction The Meaning of Ethics Professional Ethics Freedom, Information, and Images Censorship of the Internet Intellectual Property Privacy Responsibility What Computers Should Not Do Quality of Life and Work Virtual Reality Minds, Machines, and Morality Glossary Bibliography Index

"Today, the widespread use of computers forces new evaluations of intellectual property ethics, censorship on the Internet, libel and deceit through both texts and doctored images, and the rights of inanimate entities such as software agents. This book is the joint product of a computer technologist and a philsopher; as such; it is authoritative on both perspectives. The writing is extremely clear and not highly technical, and the material very timely and fascinating. Topics discussed include the meaning of ethics; professional ethics, images; censorship on the Internet, intellectual property; privacy; responsibility; what computers should not do; quality of life and work; virtual reality; and machines and morality. An excellent introduction." - Choice

John Weckert is senior lecturer in information technology at Charles Sturt University in Australia. He has an BA from the University of Adelaide, an MA from La Trobe University, and a PhD from the University of Melbourne. His main teaching and research interests are in the field of artificial intelligence, especially knowledge-based systems, and computer ethics.Douglas Adeney is lecturer in philosophy at the University of Melbourne. He has an MA from Monash University and a PhD from the University of St. Andrews. His main teaching and research interests are in moral and political philosophy, and he additionally enjoys teaching in the areas of general metaphysics and logic.

• Introduction The Meaning of Ethics Professional Ethics Freedom, Information, and Images Censorship of the Internet Intellectual Property Privacy Responsibility What Computers Should Not Do Quality of Life and Work Virtual Reality Minds, Machines, and Morality Glossary Bibliography Index

"Today, the widespread use of computers forces new evaluations of intellectual property ethics, censorship on the Internet, libel and deceit through both texts and doctored images, and the rights of inanimate entities such as software agents. This book is the joint product of a computer technologist and a philsopher; as such; it is authoritative on both perspectives. The writing is extremely clear and not highly technical, and the material very timely and fascinating. Topics discussed include the meaning of ethics; professional ethics, images; censorship on the Internet, intellectual property; privacy; responsibility; what computers should not do; quality of life and work; virtual reality; and machines and morality. An excellent introduction." - Choice