Toward a Mathematical Theory of Moral Systems

By 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1945671211
• ISBN13: 9781945671210
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Epsilon Books
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"