O PRINCÍPIO RESPONSABILIDADE DE HANS JONAS NA FORMAÇÃO DOS CURSOS TÉCNICOS EM MEIO AMBIENTE DO IFRN

UM ESTUDO DA ÉTICA DA RESPONSABILIDADE NA PRÁTICA PROFISSIONAL

Abstract

This article analyzes the relevance of Hans Jonas’s ethics of responsibility in the education of students from the technical programs in Geology, Mining, and Environmental Control at IFRN – Natal Central Campus. Based on a literature review and quantitative research, the study sought to understand to what extent students recognize the importance of environmental ethics and envision its application in their future professional practice. The data collection instrument was a structured questionnaire with 14 items, including direct questions and Likert-scale statements, applied both in person and online. The results show broad acceptance of environmental ethics: more than 90% of students recognize its relevance for society and for the relationship with technological development. Regarding Hans Jonas’s ethics, there was strong adherence to the heuristic of fear (around 90%), but also polarization concerning the use of predatory technologies, revealing gaps in training. It is concluded that, although students demonstrate ethical sensitivity and value socio-environmental responsibility, the lack of systematic contact with Hans Jonas’s work limits the consistency of the responses. Thus, the incorporation of the ethics of responsibility in a more structured way into technical curricula is recommended, in order to train professionals capable of articulating technical knowledge and ethical commitment to sustainability and future generations.