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An Enquiry Into the Role and Importance of Ethics in Scientific Research

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In this essay the importance of spirituality (or ethics) in the life of a research scientist is explored. The following four questions are considered: a) Why should the problem be studied? What are the benefits? and For whom? b) How should we approach this problem? c) What if the results of this investigation contradict other theories? What should we do in case of disagreements? and, d) What are the consequences of this study? Who or what is going to be harmed? What are the effects on the environment?

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Massoudi, M. An Enquiry Into the Role and Importance of Ethics in Scientific Research. Interchange 39, 443–468 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10780-008-9074-z

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