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Large language models (LLMs) are often poor philosophers. But these shortcomings make them more useful for teaching, not less.
Large language models (LLMs) are often poor philosophers. But these shortcomings make them more useful for teaching, not less.

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There are a few reasons why a philosophy instructor might hesitate to use assignments with AI. One worry is that AI will just encourage students to cheat or otherwise turn their brains off. Another worry (and source of contempt!) is . . .

There are a few reasons why a philosophy instructor might hesitate to use assignments with AI. One worry is that AI will just encourage students to cheat or otherwise turn their brains off. Another worry (and source of contempt!) is that current LLMs are just bad philosophers. They make basic logical errors. They traffic in […]

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