deontic logic

"Deontic logic" is essential for understanding and formalizing norms, obligations, and permissions in various contexts, including law and ethics.

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Definition

C2Modal Logic

(technical, academic)A branch that studies norms, obligations, permissions, and prohibitions.

Example

  • Deontic logic helps in formalizing ethical theories by analyzing obligations and permissions.

C2Philosophy

(technical, academic)A system used to reason about what ought to be, what is allowed, and what is forbidden.

Example

  • Philosophers use deontic logic to discuss moral duties and rights.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "deontic logic":

epistemic logicformal logic