Moral Calculator

Intent (1: Selfish – 10: Altruistic):

Consequences (1: Harmful – 10: Beneficial):

Honesty Level (1: Deceptive – 10: Transparent):

Fairness (1: Unjust – 10: Just):

What is a Moral Calculator and How Do You Use It?

A Moral Calculator is a digital tool designed to help individuals reflect on the ethical dimensions of a decision or action by scoring key moral criteria such as intent, consequences, honesty, and fairness. It offers an estimated moral score on a scale from 1 to 10 to guide ethical thinking in everyday life or complex scenarios.

Purpose of the Moral Calculator

The Moral Calculator does not judge people. It helps:

Individuals make more ethical decisions
Teachers and students reflect on ethical dilemmas
Teams assess the fairness or transparency of their actions

It brings structured thinking to often emotional or biased decisions.

How to Use the Moral Calculator

Follow these steps:

Step 1: Evaluate Your Intent

Move the slider labeled “Intent” based on your motivation:

1 = Completely selfish
10 = Purely altruistic

Step 2: Consider the Consequences

Use the “Consequences” slider to assess the result:

1 = Great harm caused
10 = Great benefit provided

Step 3: Reflect on Your Honesty

Adjust the “Honesty” level:

1 = Completely dishonest
10 = Fully transparent and truthful

Step 4: Assess Fairness

Use the “Fairness” slider to rate your action’s justice:

1 = Unjust or biased
10 = Completely fair to all parties

Step 5: Click “Calculate Moral Score”

The calculator will:

Add up your scores
Calculate an overall rating
Display a moral assessment

Example

Scenario: You’re choosing whether to report a mistake that benefits you financially.

You may score:

Intent: 4 (Somewhat selfish)
Consequences: 3 (Harms others)
Honesty: 2 (Not disclosing truth)
Fairness: 3 (Unfair to others)

Result: Moral Score = 3.00 → “Likely immoral action.”

Why Use a Moral Calculator?

Clarifies ethical blind spots
Encourages moral growth
Promotes ethical reasoning in schools and workplaces
Great for debates, training, or ethical audits

FAQ: Moral Calculator

Q1: Is this calculator scientifically accurate?
A: It’s a reflective tool, not a scientific measurement. It helps stimulate thought, not dictate morality.

Q2: Who should use this?
A: Anyone! Students, managers, parents, developers, or anyone making decisions that affect others.

Q3: Can this apply to groups or businesses?
A: Yes, it works well for group decisions, brainstorming ethical risks in product design or policy-making.

Q4: What’s a good moral score?
A: Anything 8 and above indicates strong moral alignment. Scores below 6 suggest reevaluating intent, honesty, or fairness.

Q5: Can I change the criteria?
A: Yes. You can customize the code to include things like empathy, duty, or rights.