02 JUN 2011 by ideonexus

 Stephen and Lucy Hawking's Scientist's Oath

I swear to use my scientific knowledge for the good of Humanity. I promise never to harm any person in search of enlightenment. I shall be courageous and careful in my quest for greater knowledge about the mysteries that surround us. I shall not use scientific knowledge for my own personal gain or give it to those who seek to destroy the wonderful planet on which we live. If I break my oath, may the beauty and wonder of the Universe forever remain hidden from me.
Folksonomies: ethics scientist oath oath
Folksonomies: ethics scientist oath oath
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Focuses on greater good, doing no harm, enlightenment, and environmentalism.

02 JUN 2011 by ideonexus

 Institute for Social Invention's Scientist's Oath

I vow to practice my profession with conscience and dignity; I will strive to apply my skills only with the utmost respect for the well-being of humanity, the earth, and all its species; I will not permit considerations of nationality, politics, prejudice, or material advancement to intervene between my work and this duty to present and future generations. I make this Oath solemnly, freely, and upon my honor.
Folksonomies: ethics scientist oath oath
Folksonomies: ethics scientist oath oath
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Focuses on dignity, respect, conservation, and clear, neutral judgement.

02 JUN 2011 by ideonexus

 Dr. Gene Weltfish's Scientist's Oath

I pledge that I will use my knowledge for the good of humanity and against the destructive forces of the world and the ruthless intent of men; and that I will work together with my fellow scientists of whatever nation, creed or color, for these, our common ends.
Folksonomies: ethics scientist oath oath
Folksonomies: ethics scientist oath oath
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Focuses on using knowledge to the good of humanity and disregarding the ethnicity of peers.

02 JUN 2011 by ideonexus

 Allegra Goodman's Hippocratic Oath for Scientists

I promise never to allow financial gain, competitiveness or ambition cloud my judgment in the conduct of ethical research and scholarship. I will pursue knowledge and create knowledge for the greater good, but never to the detriment of colleagues, supervisors, research subjects or the international community of scholars of which I am now a member.
Folksonomies: ethics scientist oath oath
Folksonomies: ethics scientist oath oath
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Focuses on clear judgement and working toward the greater good.