When symmetries break down, Mr Determinism yields part of his seat to Mrs Freedom! All at once, we discover a fifth value: FREEDOM! How could we ignore this value, which is so important, so fundamental, and for which so many have sacrificed their lives?

It is tempting to further the construction of our ethical system on the basis of the four normative values previously mentioned – equality, proportionality, reciprocity and responsibility – while pursuing them in a non-absolute manner, i.e. with room for some freedom and choices.

However, I am convinced we can enrich our project by going beyond our five values and searching freely for all forms of symmetries. This approach will afford us a wider range of ethical values, well-structured and context-specific, while maintaining the same unity of approach.