JOURNAL OF DIALECTICS OF NATURE
A Comprehensive, Academic Journal of the Philosophy, History, Sociology and Cultural Studies of Science and Technology
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WANG Zongjian
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The Responsibility Deficiency of “Engineering Bystanders” in Engineering Ecology: Causes and Possible Remedies Abstract: As an emerging engineering paradigm, engineering ecology not only brings about an ethical turn but also exposes the difficulty of defining and attributing responsibility. Within this context arises a new type of engineering subject—the engineering bystander, referring to those situated within the engineering ecological network yet failing to effectively assume responsibility. The responsibility deficiency of engineering bystanders represents a reflective response to the attribution dilemma in engineering ecology. It stems not only from individual moral disengagement but also from the structural interplay of ecological complexity and intelligent technological embedding. Addressing this issue cannot rely solely on conventional role-based responsibility allocation or regulatory instruments. Instead, it requires elevating ethical responsibility to the ecological level, emphasizing an ecosystem-oriented conception of responsibility as the foundation for reconstructing moral agency and achieving the effective bearing of responsibility within engineering ecology. Key Words: Engineering ecology; Engineering bystanders; Responsibility absence; Engineering-Niche responsibilityIssue:Volume 48, lssue 6, June 2026Page: 1-9
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