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Toward a Mathematical Theory of Moral Systems
K M Halpern
Toward a Mathematical Theory of Moral Systems
K M Halpern
In this monograph we attempt to mathematically codify a notion of "moral systems," and define a sensible measure of distances between them. Along the way we delve into a number of related topics, and propose mathematical proxies for otherwise vague concepts such as hypocrisy, judgment, world-view, and moral trajectory. In addition to detailed derivation of a number of candidate metrics, we offer several examples, including a concrete distance calculation for a simple system. The framework we develop is not confined to the analysis of moral systems, and may find use in a wide variety of applications involving decision systems, black box computation, or conditional probability distributions.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | August 17, 2020 |
ISBN13 | 9781945671210 |
Publishers | Epsilon Books |
Pages | 190 |
Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 10 mm · 263 g |
Language | English |