Michael C. LaBossiere

Michael C. LaBossiere is a Professor of Philosophy at Florida A&M University's College of Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities (CSSAH), where he has worked since 1993. His academic roles include facilitating the Philosophy & Religion Unit, chairing university assessment committees, and contributing to statewide General Education curriculum revisions. Research interests span Ethics, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Political Philosophy, and Artificial Intelligence ethics.

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, The Ohio State University (1993)
• M.A. in Philosophy, The Ohio State University (1991)
• B.A. in Philosophy & Religion, Marietta College (1987)

His publications focus on AI ethics, metaphysical frameworks, and social justice. Notably, he is a Hewlett Foundation Cyber Policy Institute Fellow, reflecting his expertise in technological ethics. Dr. LaBossiere's recent works include On Digital Souls & God’s Robots (2023) and 110 Fallacies (2023), addressing AI consciousness and critical reasoning errors respectively.

His article classifications reveal trends in AI ethics, metaphysical theory, and critical thinking. Awards include the Hewlett Foundation fellowship, with contributions to interdisciplinary assessment methodologies.

• "Assessment on a Shoestring Budget" (2023)
• "Automated Assessment Instruments" (2021)
• "Earning Faculty Buy-In with SAME" (2021)

Dr. LaBossiere's career bridges academic rigor with creative pursuits, including cartography and tabletop role-playing game design.