Class EthicalFrameworks

java.lang.Object

org.episteme.social.philosophy.EthicalFrameworks

public final class EthicalFrameworks
extends Object

A utility class for evaluating outcomes of ethical dilemmas using different philosophical frameworks.

Supports analysis from Utilitarian (maximizing utility/happiness), Deontological (adherence to duties and rules), and Virtue Ethics (alignment with virtuous character) perspectives.

Version:

6.0, July 21, 2014

Author:

Silvere Martin-Michiellot, Gemini AI (Google DeepMind)

Nested Class Summary

Nested Classes

Modifier and Type	Class	Description
static final record	EthicalFrameworks.Action	Represents a potential action in an ethical decision-making scenario.

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method	Description
static List<EthicalFrameworks.Action>	deontologicalPermissible(List<EthicalFrameworks.Action> actions)	Evaluates actions based on Deontology.
static EthicalFrameworks.Action	utilitarianChoice(List<EthicalFrameworks.Action> actions)	Evaluates actions based on Utilitarianism.
static List<EthicalFrameworks.Action>	virtueOriented(List<EthicalFrameworks.Action> actions)	Evaluates actions based on Virtue Ethics.

Methods inherited from class Object

clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Method Details

utilitarianChoice

public static EthicalFrameworks.Action utilitarianChoice(List<EthicalFrameworks.Action> actions)

Evaluates actions based on Utilitarianism. Selects the action that maximizes net happiness (utility).

Parameters:

actions - list of possible actions

Returns:

the action with the highest net happiness, or null if list is empty

deontologicalPermissible

public static List<EthicalFrameworks.Action> deontologicalPermissible(List<EthicalFrameworks.Action> actions)

Evaluates actions based on Deontology. Filters out any actions that violate moral duties or rules, regardless of consequences.

Parameters:

actions - list of possible actions

Returns:

list of permissible actions (non-violating)

virtueOriented

public static List<EthicalFrameworks.Action> virtueOriented(List<EthicalFrameworks.Action> actions)

Evaluates actions based on Virtue Ethics. Selects actions that a virtuous agent would perform (aligned with character virtues).

Parameters:

actions - list of possible actions

Returns:

list of virtuous actions