As founder of Mentat AI Consulting, Holcombe advises schools, nonprofits, and small businesses on responsible AI use. His book Critical Moral Reasoning (published by The New York Times) 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 and critical thinkers, this book redefines how we engage with morality today.
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Discover why outdated anthologies no longer serve today’s learners and what to replace them with.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.
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