Two systems of deontic logic

Authors

Leila Z. Puga
Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo image/svg+xml

Synopsis

This paper introduces two first-order deontic logics with identity:D0, basedon classical logic, andD1, based on the paraconsistent logicC1. WhileD0rules outmoral dilemmas,D1allows them. Both systems have Kripke semantics and are shownto be sound and complete. Their propositional fragments are decidable.

Author Biographies

Andrea M. Loparić, University of São Paulo

Professora Sênior pela Universidade de São Paulo (USP).

Leila Z. Puga, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo

Professora Titular da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUCSP).

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Published

August 21, 2025