If you spend even a small amount of time reading about artificial intelligence, you will know that everyone says they want “Ethical AI”. Governments want it. Tech companies want it. Universities want it. Consultants definitely want it. In my opinion, however, saying you’re “in favour of ethical AI” is a bit like saying you hope the sun comes up tomorrow …
Is an AI Philosopher Possible? From Tool Use to Co-Philosopher
Key ideas in this paper were shared at the Biennial Conference of IDEA, ‘The Future of Practical Ethics’, Ethics of AI Panel. University of Leeds, 9 September 2025. INTRODUCTION This work emerged from a practical question: if AI systems can engage in sophisticated textual analysis and argumentation, what does this mean for philosophical practice? Rather than debate whether machines can …


