The Ethical Engineer
In a future where technology has advanced to the point of near-singularity, humanity is on the brink of collapse due to over-reliance on automation and lack of human ingenuity. The story follows an engineer who becomes disillusioned with the system and sets out to create a new society based on ethics and morality.
By Harry Harrison · First published 1972 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Satire · 12 chapters · 49,804 words
First lines
That mores is strictly a matter of local custom cannot be denied. But that ethics is pure opinion also.? Maybe there are times for murder, and theft and slavery.
Jason dinAlt looked unhappily at the two stretchers as they were carried by. "Are they at it again? " he asked.
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The Ethical Engineer is listed on Textopian as a novel by Harry Harrison, dated 1972 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Harry Harrison
- Date: 1972 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Satire, Philosophical Fiction
- Length: 49,804 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 825 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book is set in a futuristic universe with advanced technology and explores speculative scientific concepts.
- Adventure — The narrative follows a protagonist on a journey filled with challenges and action-packed sequences.
- Satire — The story uses humor and irony to critique societal norms and human behavior.
- Philosophical Fiction — The book delves into ethical dilemmas and moral questions, prompting readers to reflect on philosophical issues.
Tags
Science Fiction · Engineering · Ethics · Moral Dilemma · Future Society · Utopia · Dystopia · Social Commentary · Satire · Humor · Philosophy · Technology
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XII