ESSLLI08: Deontic Logic in Computer Science Part 2b/5: Normative Multi-Agent Systems

Normative multiagent systems as a research area can be defined as the intersection of normative systems and multiagent systems [2]. With ‘normative’ we mean ‘conforming to or based on norms’, as in normative behavior or normative judgments. Other meanings of normative not considered here are ‘of, relating to, or determining norms or standards’, as in normative tests, or ‘prescribing norms’, as in normative rules of ethics or normative grammar. With ‘norm’ we mean ‘a principle of right action binding upon the members of a group and serving to guide, control, or regulate proper and acceptable behavior’. Other meanings of ‘norm’ not considered here are ‘an authoritative standard or model’, ‘an average like a standard, typical pattern, widespread practice or rule in a group’, and various definitions used in mathematics.