Ethica Ultima
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 4: | Line 4: | ||
== Ethical Sum == | == Ethical Sum == | ||
One mathematical approach to rigorous ethical evaluation is to utilize a similar process as those used for calculating [[wikipedia:Path integral formulation|path integrals]] in [[wikipedia:Quantum Field Theory|Quantum Field Theory]] (QFT). This is not so much a quantum ethics, but rather a reflection that both QFT and this sort of rigorous ethical analysis both deal with a similar problem: | One mathematical approach to rigorous ethical evaluation is to utilize a similar process as those used for calculating [[wikipedia:Path integral formulation|path integrals]] in [[wikipedia:Quantum Field Theory|Quantum Field Theory]] (QFT). This is not so much a quantum ethics, but rather a reflection that both QFT and this sort of rigorous ethical analysis both deal with a similar problem: infinite possible paths and uncertain outcomes. | ||
In QFT, [[wikipedia:Path integral formulation#Feynman's interpretation|Feynman's path integrals]] are a way to calculate outcome probabilities, or a [[wikipedia:Probability amplitude|probability amplitude]], by summing over all possible paths. | In QFT, [[wikipedia:Path integral formulation#Feynman's interpretation|Feynman's path integrals]] are a way to calculate outcome probabilities, or a [[wikipedia:Probability amplitude|probability amplitude]], by summing over all possible paths. | ||
When applied to morality, the result can be called an '''Ethical Sum'''. | When applied to morality, the result can be called an '''Ethical Sum''': an integration over all possible consequences for a given action where each path contributes according to its probability and its '''moral weight'''. | ||
== Moral Weight == | |||
While it cannot be known with absolute certainty, the more accurate and rigorous all '''Ethical Sums''' are calculated, the closer one should get to the true '''Ethica Ultima'''. | While it cannot be known with absolute certainty, the more accurate and rigorous all '''Ethical Sums''' are calculated, the closer one should get to the true '''Ethica Ultima'''. | ||
Revision as of 19:47, 9 September 2025
Ethica Ultima or "Ultimate Ethics" is the name given to the perfect ethical and ultimate moral framework. While a perfect ethical system that maximizes morality and outcomes in theory exists, we can only approximate such a system with higher degrees of precision.
While Ethica Ultima can be approximated using simple moral principles, the most accurate approximation would require the utilization of mathematical methods intended to provide the most robust moral framework for determining ethical actions.
Ethical Sum
One mathematical approach to rigorous ethical evaluation is to utilize a similar process as those used for calculating path integrals in Quantum Field Theory (QFT). This is not so much a quantum ethics, but rather a reflection that both QFT and this sort of rigorous ethical analysis both deal with a similar problem: infinite possible paths and uncertain outcomes.
In QFT, Feynman's path integrals are a way to calculate outcome probabilities, or a probability amplitude, by summing over all possible paths.
When applied to morality, the result can be called an Ethical Sum: an integration over all possible consequences for a given action where each path contributes according to its probability and its moral weight.
Moral Weight
While it cannot be known with absolute certainty, the more accurate and rigorous all Ethical Sums are calculated, the closer one should get to the true Ethica Ultima.
See Also
➤ Infinite Journey:
➤ Wikipedia: QFT, Path integral formulation, Probability amplitude