
How Improper AI Use Undermines Rational Agency, and What Ethical Analysis Reveals
Can AI use become a form of moral self-harm?
Many discussions of AI ethics focus on bias, privacy, and regulation. A less examined question
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Discover why outdated anthologies no longer serve today’s learners and what to replace them with.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.

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