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Jocelyn Maclure is a Professor and Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Human Nature and Technology at the Department of Philosophy, McGill University. He previously taught at Laval University’s Faculty of Philosophy for 17 years. His research focuses on ethics, political philosophy, and the philosophy of artificial intelligence, with notable work on secularism and AI's societal implications.
- B.A., Université Laval
- M.A., University of Victoria
- DPhil, University of Southampton
Maclure’s research bridges metaphysical questions (e.g., mind-body problem, personal identity) with practical issues like AI ethics and end-of-life care. He co-authored Secularism and Freedom of Conscience (2011), translated into nine languages, and explores the limitations of large language models (LLMs) in ethical and epistemological contexts.
His recent publications analyze AI fairness, explainability, and global challenges in responsible AI development. These works intersect with disciplines such as computer science, ethics, and political philosophy, emphasizing issues like algorithmic bias, transparent AI, and human cognition.
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As a public philosopher, Maclure co-chaired Quebec’s medical assistance in dying expert group, served on the Bouchard-Taylor Commission on cultural accommodations, and currently leads the Quebec Ethics in Science and Technology Commission. He holds no students or grants explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.
