Computer Simulations of Ethics: The Applicability of Agent-Based Modeling for Ethical Theories

Abstract I consider the applicability of Agent-Based Modeling (ABM) and computer simulations for ethical theories. Though agent-based modeling is already well established in social sciences, it has not yet found acceptance field philosophical ethics. Currently, there are only a few works explicitly connecting ethics with modeling. In this paper, show that possible to build theories also potential benefits doing so: (1) opportunity virtual experiments impossible do real life, (2) an increased understanding appreciation theory either through programming implementation or visual simulation. first part mention some science import could encourage ethicists work ABM. Second, list pioneering attempt combine simulation ethics, most prominent being Evolving Ethics: The New Science Good Evil (2010) by Mascaro et al. Third, give pointers theories: deontological utilitarianism, feminist care virtue final part, using existing reference model human behavior, PECS model, as foundation