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Ciencia para la paz y el desarrollo: el caso del Juramento Hipocrático para Científicos
neering and just and generous to its members; I will lead my life and practice my profession in
uprightness and honor; whatever project I shall undertake, it shall be for the good of mankind
to the utmost power; I will keep far aloof from wrong, from corruption, and from tempting others
to vicious practice; I will exercise my profession solely for the benefit of humanity and perform
no act for a criminal purpose, even if solicited, far less suggest it; I will speak out against evil
and unjust practice where so ever I encounter it; I will not permit considerations of religion,
nationality, race, party politics, or social standing to intervene between my duty and my work;
even under threat, I will not use my professional knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity;
I will endeavor to avoid waste and the consumption of nonrenewable resources. I make these
promises solemnly, freely, and upon my honor.
[35] En 1974, Philip Smith introduce el texto del Juramento de Pugwash [32] en las ceremonias de
graduación en la Universidad de Groningen.
[36] W. Luck (1975) retoma las discusiones de los años 1962 y 1963 sobre la aplicación del Juramento
Hipocrático para Científicos de las que él había formado parte cuando fundó la Sociedad de Responsabilidad
en Ciencia. En este artículo llama la atención del renacimiento de la idea del Juramento
Hipocrático para Científicos y discute los alcances de las propuestas de Charles Schwartz y Anatol
Rapoport en las reuniones de la Sociedad Americana de Física en 1971.
[37] M. Beech (1978) en un ensayo publicado en una revista de educación en física, propone la necesidad
de que los físicos y los científicos en general asuman públicamente su responsabilidad, a
través de un Juramento tipo Hipocrático, con la raza humana de la misma manera que los doctores
la asumen con sus pacientes. No propone ninguna fórmula específica.
[38] Juramento Hipocrático para Académicos (1981)
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I undertake, throughout my academic career, regardless of any position I hold, to base all
judgements of others on an objective analysis of the available facts. When called upon to
do so, I shall cite the exact information upon which my judgements are based.
My judgements of others shall, wherever possible, be made publicly. When anonymity is
essential, I shall provide arguments worthy of public scrutiny.
I shall endeavour always to distinguish between my judgements on academic grounds and
any personal interests. I shall always declare the latter, even if they require my withdrawal
from a particular decision.
I shall at all times avoid in word and deed any form, of discrimination against others in
race, religion, ethnic background, sex, marital status, age, political affiliation, nationality,
and physical condition. I shall encourage my students and colleagues to do likewise in my
presence.
All requests for judgement of the work of others will be treated by me as a matter for the
utmost priority. If, for any reason beyond my control, I am unable to give them urgent
attention I shall request to be relieved of my responsibility.
I recognise as an academic a basic obligation to use my intellect and training by teaching
or writing for the illumination of the community, following the truth fearlessly wherever it
may lead, regardless of vested interests. I accept the intellectual requirements of my students
as a prior claim on my time, taking precedence over all other activities. I undertake
the continual re-evaluation of my teaching techniques to ensure that students obtain the
best education available.
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