In The Ethical Responsibilities of Professionals, Howard Gardner writes:
I contend that a new covenant must be formed between professionals
and the society in which they live. Society makes it possible for
scientific professionals to proceed with their work—by the funding of
science as well as by cooperation in its execution. In return, I submit,
scientists must take on an additional task: they must relinquish the
once-justifiable claim that they have no responsibility for applications,
and undertake a good faith effort to make sure that the fruits of science
are applied wisely, not foolishly. So it must be for all professionals,
including those in education.
What does Gardner mean by a “good faith effort”? What is Gardner’s argument here?
What is the conclusion of Gardner’s argument? Its premises/reasons? Accurately and
clearly explain Gardner’s position.
Do you agree with Gardner’s position? Choose one of the following options:
(C) This is a good argument, and you, therefore, agree with Gardner’s position, OR
(D) This is not a good argument, and you prefer some specific criticism or alternative
view perhaps by one of the other philosophers.
If you choose (C), must include the following:
c. Explain a criticism/objection to Gardner’s argument or provide an alternative view.
d. Argue that Gardner’s argument overcomes this criticism/objection or is better than this
alternative view.
If you choose (D), must include the following:
c. Give an explanation of a criticism/objection or alternative view
d. Argue that this criticism/objection or alternative view successfully shows Gardner’s view
to be mistaken, or is better than Gardner’s view
