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Ciencia para la paz y en beneficio de la humanidad: El concepto del Juramento Hipocrático para Científicos - Guillermo A. Lemarchand
[29] Juramento para Científicos Naturales (1970)
Being admitted to the practice of the natural sciences I pledge to put my knowledge completely
at the service of mankind. I shall prosecute my profession conscientiously and with dignity. I
shall never collaborate in research aimed at the unjustified extermination of living organisms
or the disturbance of the biological equilibrium which is harmful to mankind, neither shall I
support such research in any way.
Guide of my scientific work will be the promotion of the common welfare of mankind and in
this context I shall not kill organisms nor shall I allow the killing of organisms for inferior, shortsighted,
opportunistic reason.
I accept responsibility for unforeseen, harmful results directly originating from my work; I shall
undo these results as far as lies in my power.
This I vow voluntarily and on my word of honour.
[30] Enmienda de la Sociedad Americana de Física (1971)
Article II: The object of the Society shall be the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge
of physics in order to increase man’s understanding of nature and to contribute to the enhancement
of the quality of life for all people. The Society shall assist its members in the pursuit of
these humane goals and it shall shun those activities which are judged to contribute harmfully
to the welfare of mankind.
[31] Cláusula Contractual de Responsabilidad Social y Medio Ambiente (1971)
Durante la conferencia anual de la International Society for Social Responsibility, realizada en
Trondheim, Noruega, en agosto de 1971, se propuso la redacción de un proyecto de resolución para
ser presentado durante la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas del Medio Ambiente (Estocolmo,
1972). El punto 2 establecía lo siguiente:
That all scientists and engineers be offered a pledge to sign which expresses the fundamental
responsibility of the professional man for all future consequences of his work, direct or indirect.
…When they sign a contract a contract of employment it should contain a clause with the following
sense:
“To honor my pledge to abide by the code of ethics of the scientific community, mu acceptance
of this contract is based in the understanding that I be given freedom to disclose the results of
my works where this becomes necessary to comply with the spirit of my pledge.”
[32] Juramento de Pugwash – Conferencia Anual celebrada en Oxford (1972)
...I will not use my scientific training for any purpose which I believe is intended to harm human
beings. I shall strive for peace, justice, freedom and the betterment of the human conditions...
[33] P. Sonntag (1973) hace un interesante planteo desde las ciencias exactas y técnicas sugiriendo
la aplicación de un análogo al Juramento Hipocrático para Científicos y Técnicos para reducir los
riesgos sociales de la actividad de investigación y desarrollo.
[34] Juramento del Ingeniero (1973)
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 be loyal to the profession of engi-
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