Conceptual Framework for Resolving a Class of Value Conflicts

In this article, we propose a conceptual framework for resolving a class of value conflicts. This methodology is grounded in the notion of matrices of concepts (Franceschi, 2002). As a preliminary step, we describe the fundamental elements of matrices of concepts. We then turn to their mathematical representation. We also address the problem of the seed of the opposite in connection with this modeling. We proceed to describe the class of value conflicts targeted by the present resolution method, and outline the various steps leading to the resolution of this type of value conflict, considering several instances and distinguishing in particular between conflicts based on objective versus subjective degrees of value. We further discuss the modalities of applying the Nash product within this conceptual framework. Finally, we present the application of the model to the Prisoner's dilemma, as well as to the Iterated Prisoner's dilemma.