Positive and Negative Duties
The heat wave neighbor case This investigation asks whether people merely have duties not to harm others or also have duties to help when a
As founder of Mentat AI Consulting, Holcombe advises schools, nonprofits, and small businesses on responsible AI use. His book Critical Moral Reasoning redefines ethics education through real-world case studies and empirical moral logic, positioning him as a leading voice in AI ethics and educational innovation.
Critical Moral Reasoning offers a bold, modern take on ethics, blending moral philosophy with real-world case studies, empirical research, and practical reasoning skills. It challenges conventional approaches by integrating insights from moral psychology, rethinking classic theories like Rawls without political framing, and addressing timely issues such as generative AI and virtue ethics. Designed for students, critical thinkers, and those seeking help in writing a book on complex ethical topics, this book redefines how we engage with morality in today’s rapidly changing world.
Explore how moral philosophy meets everyday life, emerging tech, and the evolving classroom.
Why Traditional Ethics Education Falls Short in the 21st Century
Discover why outdated anthologies no longer serve today’s learners and what to replace them with.
Rawls Reframed: A Libertarian Critique of Justice Without Politics
A fresh look at John Rawls that strips away policy debates to focus on core moral reasoning.
Teaching Ethics in the Age of AI: Practical Tools for Educators
Empower students to think critically about generative AI and its ethical implications.
The heat wave neighbor case This investigation asks whether people merely have duties not to harm others or also have duties to help when a
The Doing Is the Thinking Generative AI can produce a polished answer before a learner has developed the ability to produce, evaluate, or defend it.
Observation socialization and developing agency This constructed case asks when an observer may criticize a gender-asymmetric family practice without confusing unfamiliarity, inference, and evidence. The
Political influence and procedural justice in sport This investigation uses a 2026 FIFA World Cup controversy to examine whether a person who receives an advantage
The Thirlwall Inquiry and institutional responsibility This investigation compares direct wrongdoing with failures to investigate, escalate, and protect. It asks how moral responsibility should be

AI literacy is not enough. Using artificial intelligence responsibly also requires the capacity to decide when AI should be trusted, when it should be used,
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