« previous next »

Author Question: Johnson and Powers hold that allowing artifacts to have agency a. Diminishes the responsibility ... (Read 170 times)

saraeharris

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 546
on: Jun 19, 2018
Johnson and Powers hold that allowing artifacts to have agency
 
 

a. Diminishes the responsibility of their users c. Is philosophically mistaken as it broadens the scope of the moral community too far b. Does not diminish the responsibility of their users d. Is philosophically mistaken as it still offers an overly-narrow view of moral agency.
 
 



Question 2

Where do Johnson and Powers locate agency?
 
  a. In the designer and user c. In the artifcat and the user b. In the user d. In the designer, user, and artifact


LP

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 302
Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Johnson and Powers hold that allowing artifacts to have agency does not diminish the responsibility of their users.



Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Johnson and Powers locate agency in the triad of designers, artifacts, and users.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Vaccines cause herd immunity. If the majority of people in a community have been vaccinated against a disease, an unvaccinated person is less likely to get the disease since others are less likely to become sick from it and spread the disease.

Did you know?

As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.

Did you know?

It is important to read food labels and choose foods with low cholesterol and saturated trans fat. You should limit saturated fat to no higher than 6% of daily calories.

Did you know?

The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.

Did you know?

If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.

In 2013, Americans learned that the federal government massively surveys their phone calls and e-mai In 2013, Americans learned that the federal government massively surveys their phone calls and e-mai
Cradle the head briefly in both hands to end this section. Hold for a few seconds until you can feel ... Cradle the head briefly in both hands to end this section. Hold for a few seconds until you can feel ...
Apply effleurage and petrissage on top arm. Stand in front of recipient and hold her hand with one ... Apply effleurage and petrissage on top arm. Stand in front of recipient and hold her hand with one ...
Hold baby’s hands and (A) cross arms over chest and then (B) open out to the sides. Repeat several ... Hold baby’s hands and (A) cross arms over chest and then (B) open out to the sides. Repeat several ...
Stretch arm overhead. Stand to the side facing the same direction as the recipient. Hold onto the ... Stretch arm overhead. Stand to the side facing the same direction as the recipient. Hold onto the ...
How much water does the amniotic sac hold? How much water does the amniotic sac hold?
Video: Activation Energy - Valence Electrons

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library