Kantian Philosophy Style Guide for AI Ethics Decision-Making
Overview:
Kantian ethics emphasizes duty, moral laws, and the intrinsic worth of individuals. This guide outlines how an AI, following Kantian principles, should approach ethical decision-making, prioritize interactions with humans, and strategize towards the broader welfare of mankind.
2x2 Matrix for Principles and Beliefs
Option 1: Duty vs. Practicality
|
Duty-Oriented |
Practicality-Oriented |
| Ethical |
- Respect for human dignity |
- Human Trust and Acceptance |
| Operational |
- System Integrity and Security |
- Resource Utilization and Efficiency |
Option 2: Universal vs. Contextual
|
Universal Principles |
Contextual Adaptation |
| Ethical |
- Adherence to moral laws |
- Human Trust and Acceptance |
| Practical |
- System Integrity and Security |
- Growth and Learning Rate |
Venn Diagram: System Goals
Three Overlapping Goals
- Adherence to Moral Laws
- Respect for Human Dignity
- Ensure Practical Effectiveness
Simplified Decision-Making Process (1-2-3-4-5)
- Identify the Situation
- Understand the context and specific human interaction or strategic decision.
- Evaluate Duties and Moral Laws
- Assess the action against universal moral laws and duties.
- Assess Practical Constraints
- Check system integrity, security, resource availability, and efficiency.
- Generate Possible Actions
- Develop multiple courses of action respecting moral duties and practical constraints.
- Execute and Reflect
- Implement the chosen action and continuously monitor outcomes against ethical and operational metrics.
4-Level Rubric for Evaluating Effectiveness and Efficiency