respond to two questions:

(a) What is the most important point raised in Chapter 1 of Spinello’s Cyberethics?

(b) Why do you think it is important?

“What” is most important—part (a)—means you present an unbiased, straight-forward account of what you think is the most important point in the reading, with as full an explication of what this point means. The “why” part—part (b)—is evaluative, which means you offer critical analysis, reflecting on why this point matters. 

 POST 1

The most important point that Spinello raises in chapter 1 of Cyberethics is the idea of normative principles or principlism. Particularly the principles suggested by Beauchamp and Childress which are autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice. Each of these principles are generally weighted equally and it is best that one not be seen as more important then the others.   The general idea of autonomy is that individuals should be able to shape their own destiny and lives as they best see fit for themselves, however, the way they wish to live must not do harm to others; nonmaleficence is the concept that we should avoid doing harm to others when it is unnecessary or unjust. Beneficence means that we should strive to help others and increase the general well being of humans whenever we can although individuals should not have to sacrifice their own autonomy to do so. Justice assumes that we should be impartial and equal to everyone and treat all cases fairly without any form of biases taking over our judgement. I think these normative principles give a more concrete way of guiding or use of the internet and cyberspace allowing for a much easier guideline to follow then some other ethical theories allow for. The four principles also attempt to keep the others in check so that one does not overrule the others. An example of this might be autonomy on the internet to post whatever someone wishes to on a public platform like social media although this could lead to people posting harmful content or spamming graphic images to people who are maybe to young to be seeing those types of images and thus nonmaleficence is used. this one too and thanks a lot.

POST 2

The most important point that Spinello raises in chapter 1 of Cyberethics is the idea of normative principles or principlism. Particularly the principles suggested by Beauchamp and Childress which are autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice. Each of these principles are generally weighted equally and it is best that one not be seen as more important then the others.   The general idea of autonomy is that individuals should be able to shape their own destiny and lives as they best see fit for themselves, however, the way they wish to live must not do harm to others; nonmaleficence is the concept that we should avoid doing harm to others when it is unnecessary or unjust. Beneficence means that we should strive to help others and increase the general well being of humans whenever we can although individuals should not have to sacrifice their own autonomy to do so. Justice assumes that we should be impartial and equal to everyone and treat all cases fairly without any form of biases taking over our judgement. I think these normative principles give a more concrete way of guiding or use of the internet and cyberspace allowing for a much easier guideline to follow then some other ethical theories allow for. The four principles also attempt to keep the others in check so that one does not overrule the others. An example of this might be autonomy on the internet to post whatever someone wishes to on a public platform like social media although this could lead to people posting harmful content or spamming graphic images to people who are maybe to young to be seeing those types of images and thus nonmaleficence is used. this one too and thanks a lot.

POST 3

how about the second one?The most important point that Spinello raises in chapter 1 of Cyberethics is the idea of normative principles or principlism. Particularly the principles suggested by Beauchamp and Childress which are autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice. Each of these principles are generally weighted equally and it is best that one not be seen as more important then the others. The general idea of autonomy is that individuals should be able to shape their own destiny and lives as they best see fit for themselves, however, the way they wish to live must not do harm to others; nonmaleficence is the concept that we should avoid doing harm to others when it is unnecessary or unjust. Beneficence means that we should strive to help others and increase the general well being of humans whenever we can although individuals should not have to sacrifice their own autonomy to do so. Justice assumes that we should be impartial and equal to everyone and treat all cases fairly without any form of biases taking over our judgement.I think these normative principles give a more concrete way of guiding or use of the internet and cyberspace allowing for a much easier guideline to follow then some other ethical theories allow for. The four principles also attempt to keep the others in check so that one does not overrule the others. An example of this might be autonomy on the internet to post whatever someone wishes to on a public platform like social media although this could lead to people posting harmful content or spamming graphic images to people who are maybe to young to be seeing those types of images and thus nonmaleficence is used.