ETHICS OF ROBOTS

Abstract

This paper explores a multidimensional framework rooted in two foundational dichotomies: the distinction between potential infinity and actual infinity, and the organizational structure of scientific theories—either as deductive systems from axioms or as problem-oriented approaches. These dichotomies serve as a theoretical lens through which various domains— science, ethics, biology, and technology—are analyzed. Beginning with a critique of modern set theory and its reliance on actual infinity, the work contrasts it with the constructivist stance grounded in potential infinity, arguing that each implies different epistemological commitments and logical structures, particularly regarding undecidability and the law of double negation. The paper culminates in a critical reflection on the ethics of human-robot interaction.