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Published on: December 16, 2010

Evil games.

David W Chambers

    The Journal of the American College of Dentists
    |May 21, 2010
    PubMed
    Summary

    Humans can cooperate for mutual improvement by pursuing individual interests within a game theory framework, where immorality is defined as cheating through deception, coercion, or reneging. This approach bypasses the need for universal ethical principles.

    Area of Science:

    • Moral Philosophy
    • Game Theory
    • Social Interaction

    Background:

    • Traditional ethics often seeks universal principles for cooperation.
    • Humanity's capacity for mutual action defines our species.
    • Individual definitions of 'what matters' can coexist with collective progress.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose an alternative ethical framework based on game theory.
    • To demonstrate that common ethical principles are not essential for effective morality.
    • To redefine immorality within the context of social interactions.

    Main Methods:

    • Applying game theory principles to social interactions.
    • Analyzing cooperation through the lens of individual interests and joint action.
    • Defining immorality as 'cheating' in the social game.

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    Main Results:

    • Cooperation is possible without pre-agreed ethical principles.
    • Immorality manifests as deception, coercion, and reneging.
    • Shakespearean plays illustrate these forms of unethical behavior.

    Conclusions:

    • An effective moral life can be built on game-theoretic principles.
    • Understanding social interactions as a 'game' provides a novel ethical perspective.
    • Individual pursuits and mutual improvement are not mutually exclusive.