About
David A. Glinbizzi is a Lecturer in the Department of Law and Philosophy at the United States Military Academy (USMA), where he teaches courses in ethical reasoning and political philosophy. He also serves as a department academic counselor, honor representative, and Officer in Charge of the West Point Speech and Parliamentary Debate Team.
- Military Career: Began as enlisted infantryman (2011), commissioned as Artillery Officer (2015), held leadership roles in 10th Mountain Division, and transitioned to Adjutant General Corps (2019).
- Academic Roles: Teaching Assistant at University of Pennsylvania (2021), Graduate Associate at Perry World House (2022), and led Academic Individual Advanced Development (AIAD) internship (2024) focused on AI ethics.
His research centers on just war theory, artificial intelligence ethics, and political philosophy, with practical applications in military and technological domains. Courses taught include:
- PHIL 1433 (TA): The Social Contract
- PY201: Philosophy and Ethical Reasoning
- PY189X (Course XO): Independent Study in Philosophy (AI Ethics)
Recent work integrated institutions such as the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy (OUSD-P), DARPA, and the Army's AI Integration Center (AI2C) to provide cadets with interdisciplinary exposure to emerging technology ethics.
