Reasons scientists avoid thinking about ethics

Paul Root Wolpe

doi:10.1016/j.cell.2006.06.001

Reasons scientists avoid thinking about ethics

Cell. 2006 Jun 16;125(6):1023-5. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2006.06.001.

Author

Paul Root Wolpe¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Psychiatry and Center for Bioethics, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, 19104, USA. wolpep@mail.med.upenn.edi

PMID: 16777590
DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2006.06.001

Abstract

Science is a powerful force for change in modern society. As the professionals at its helm, scientists have a unique responsibility to shepherd that change with thoughtful advocacy of their research and careful ethical scrutiny of their own behavior.

MeSH terms

Ethics, Professional*
Ethics, Research*
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Professional Role
Public Opinion
Science / ethics*
Scientific Misconduct
Social Responsibility*