In the course of life, we are constantly faced with choices; some mundane, others of great significance. A single decision can alter the trajectory of a life, a family, or even a society. Yet, what distinguishes a good decision from… Read More »What is a Good Decision?
In a world swamped with information, swift opinions, and fleeting attention, the philosopher may seem like a relic, too slow for the news cycle, too abstract for boardrooms, and too reflective for activism. Yet, if we understand philosophy not as… Read More »What is a Good Philosopher?
In our age, the question, “What is a good AI agent?” is no longer the domain of science fiction. AI systems now recommend what we read, influence how we work, assist in our decisions, and, increasingly, act autonomously in the… Read More »What is a Good AI Agent?
To ask, “What is a good man?” is not to inquire into fleeting fashions of masculinity or social expectations that shift with the tide. It is to ask a question of enduring moral significance, one that reaches into the heart… Read More »What is a Good Man?
Previously, I shared a piece titled The Restoration of “Good,” followed by another, What is a Good Leader? Inspired by the fundamental underlying question of what constitutes a good life as espoused in Aristotle’s works, I thought to extend my… Read More »What is a Good Citizen?
When I recently revisited the parable of the blind men and the elephant in the context of AI, I argued that technical experts, ethicists, entrepreneurs, and regulators each feel only one rough patch of a continuously changing creature. That metaphor… Read More »From Blind Spots to Complexity: Morin, Phronēsis, and the Future of Artificial Intelligence
Edgar Morin’s “paradigm of complexity” and Aristotle’s phronēsis at first seem to occupy different philosophical domains—the former a twentieth-century critique of reductionist epistemology, the latter an ancient virtue of ethical discernment. Yet when read together they reveal a deep kinship.… Read More »Toward a Phronetic-Complex Epistemology: Morin and Aristotle in Dialogue
Introduction Aristotle’s concept of the “moving principle” is foundational to his philosophy, particularly in the realm of ethics and causality. The idea that actions originate from an internal cause or motivation provides the basis for understanding human responsibility. This principle,… Read More »The Moving Principle and Responsible AI Stewardship: An Aristotelian Perspective
The modern monetary system, centred on fiat currency, international exchange rates, and speculative markets, presents a stark contrast to the ethical and philosophical insights offered by Aristotle in his Nicomachean Ethics. Aristotle’s understanding of money is deeply rooted in his broader… Read More »A Reflective Critique of the Modern-Day Money System in Light of Aristotle’s Views
Ethical considerations have become paramount in the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI). The rapid development and deployment of AI systems present significant challenges and opportunities, raising fundamental questions about their impact on society. To address these concerns, we can… Read More »Aristotle’s First Principles as Guideposts in Navigating the Ethical Terrain of Artificial Intelligence