DIGITAL ETHICS IN PHILOSOPHICAL DIMENSION

Abstract

The article interprets digital ethics in a philosophical context as a science of morality in its structural and functional aspect. The authors explain the background of the studied phenomenon at the theoretical, normative and practical-applied levels. Addressing the issues of digital ethics is emphasized as essential to developing trust, responsibility and ethical behavior in our increasingly digital and interconnected world. It is proven that the main principles of digital ethics are closely related to the general trends of the development of society, which makes it necessary for people to develop such qualities as critical thinking, flexibility, quick decision-making and adaptation to new situations. The importance of developing ethical knowledge and analytics in general is also emphasized. The social reasons for the relevance of the development of digital ethics, which include such phenomena as data privacy, digital citizenship, artificial intelligence and automation, and disinformation, are studied and analyzed. Examples of aspects of digital ethics that affect our daily interactions with technology at the individual, organizational, and societal levels are described. The relationship between digital ethics and communicative behavior is considered. Barriers to the development of digital ethics are highlighted, namely the novelty of the digital landscape, unintended consequences, competing values, power and responsibility, cultural differences. The authors conclude that the application of the principles of digital ethics contributes to the creation of a more responsible, inclusive and safe digital environment for all. In general, digital ethics is a philosophical discipline that helps navigate the moral issues of the digital world. It encourages awareness of ethical aspects, reflection and responsible actions in the conditions of complex moral dilemmas of the modern digital age