BUS 201: Ethical Response
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The topic of autonomous vehicles has brought on a wave of questions regarding
ethical and moral issues. Various ethical theories have been known to assist in determining
what is right from wrong, as well as guiding future behaviour. However, these theories may
differ in what ultimately determines what is morally right or ethical. Self-driving vehicles
bring to light a number of moral dilemmas that require justification. Who is responsible for
deaths caused by an autonomous vehicle? Who is benefiting from the production of these
vehicles? Who makes these decisions and what is the basis of their justification? Are they
being ethical? Do they have a strong moral compass? There are many questions to be
answered, with many different possible answers. The main moral issue faced with the
development of self-driving vehicles is; who’s safety is prioritized, the driver or
bystanders? Ethical theories offer a way of thinking that help assist in decision-making
regarding moral problems by balancing the rights and interests of multiple individuals and
groups. However, applying these theories to real life situations may be easier done than
said.
A car manufacturer looking to develop a self-driving vehicle may be subject to
