Ethical challenges of research

Abstract

We rarely consider the moral implications of our investigation, unless it touches on controversial and very specific research (research on human beings, research with embryos, etc.), to analyze whether the mere act of investigating is morally good or not. Such is the aim of the present study. Research, as a human activity, should always be based on ethical principles. We should ask ourselves why we investigate, how to do it, what our responsibilities are, if teaching and research are to complement each other, for whom we do it, what conditions are required for an investigation to be considered morally good, etc.