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Ciencia para la paz y en beneficio de la humanidad: El concepto del Juramento Hipocrático para Científicos - Guillermo A. Lemarchand
[9] Michael Sullivan de la Clase 1929 de la Universidad de Michigan propuso el siguiente texto de
compromiso de fe del ingeniero que luego fue adoptado por el Engineering Council for Professional
Development de los EEUU y luego por ABET (Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology).
Faith of the Engineer (1929)
I am an Engineer. In my profession I take deep pride but without vainglory; to it I owe solemn
obligations that I am eager to fulfill.
As an engineer I will participate in none but honest enterprise to him that has engaged my services,
as employer or client, I will agree the utmost of performance and fidelity.
When needed, my skills and knowledge shall be given without reservation for the public good.
From special capacity springs the obligation to use it well in the service of humanity; and I accept
the challenge that this implies.
Jealous of the high repute of my calling, I will strive to protect true interests and the good name
of any engineer that I know to be deserving; but I will not shrink should duty dictate, from disclosing
the truth regarding anyone that, by unscrupulous act, has shown himself unworthy of
the profession.
Since the age of the stone, human progress has been conditioned by the genius of my professional
forbearers. By them have been rendered usable to mankind nature’s vast resources of
material and energy. By them have been vitalized and turned to practical account the principles
of science and the revelations of technology. Except for this heritage of accumulated experience,
my efforts would be feeble. I dedicate myself to the dissemination of engineering knowledge,
and especially, to the instruction of younger members of my profession in all its arts and traditions.
To my fellows I pledge in the same full measure I ask of them in integrity and fair dealing tolerance
and respect and devotion to the standards and the dignity of our professionals with the
consciousness always that our special expertness carries with the obligation to serve humanity
with complete sincerity.
[10] Juramento Hipocrático para la Era Nuclear (1945)
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 man; and that I will work together with my fellow
scientists of whatever nation, creed, or color, for these, our common ends.
[11] Carta de los Trabajadores Científicos (1948)
The profession of science, due to the special importance of the consequences of its good or
bad use, carries with it special responsibilities over and above those of the ordinary duties of
citizenship. In particular, the scientific worker, because he has or can easily acquire knowledge
inaccessible to the public, must do his utmost to ensure that that knowledge is employed for
good.
[12] Declaración de Ginebra (1948)
At the time of being admitted as a Member of the medical profession, I solemnly pledge myself
to consecrate my life to the service of humanity; I will give to my teachers the respect and
gratitude which is their due; I will practice my profession with conscience and dignity; The
health and life of my patient will be my first consideration; I will respect the secrets which are
confided in me; I will maintain by all means in my power, the honor and the noble traditions of
the medical profession; My colleagues will be my brothers; I will not permit considerations of
religion, nationality, race, party politics or social standing to intervene between my duty and my
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