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Call for Papers: Special Issue on “Ethics of Artificial Intelligence”
Síntese – Revista de Filosofia (FAJE)

The editorial board of Síntese – Revista de Filosofia, published by the Department of Philosophy at the Faculdade Jesuíta de Filosofia e Teologia (FAJE), invites submissions for a special issue on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

This issue aims to explore the philosophical, ethical, and societal challenges posed by AI and its rapid development. We welcome original and unpublished papers from scholars holding a doctoral degree. Postgraduate students may submit if co-authored with a PhD holder.

Suggested Topics:

We invite contributions addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

  • Moral status of AI: Can AI possess moral agency or personhood?
  • AI and responsibility: Who is accountable for AI-driven decisions?
  • Algorithmic bias and justice: Ethical implications of biased AI systems.
  • AI and human dignity: How AI impacts autonomy, privacy, and rights.
  • Ethics of AI in warfare and surveillance: Moral concerns in military and security applications.
  • The role of AI in democratic societies: How AI influences political decision-making and public discourse.
  • AI and employment: Ethical challenges of automation and job displacement.
  • Ethical frameworks for AI governance: Comparing deontological, utilitarian, and virtue ethics perspectives.
  • AI and the environment: Environmental impact of AI, energy consumption, and digital sustainability.
  • AI and global justice: Technological inequalities, impacts on the Global South, and equitable access to innovation.
  • AI and digital privacy: Surveillance risks, data protection, and ethical implications for fundamental rights.
  • Theological and religious perspectives on AI ethics.

Submission Guidelines:

  • Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, or Italian.
  • Length: Up to 70,000 characters, including spaces (approximately 18 pages).
  • Format:
    • Microsoft Word file.
    • Times New Roman, size 12, single-spaced.
    • No indentation, 6 pt spacing between paragraphs.
    • Margins: Left 3 cm, Top 3 cm, Right 2 cm, Bottom 2 cm.
  • Structure:
    • Title and subtitle in uppercase and bold, followed by English translation (lowercase, italicized).
    • Author’s name with a footnote (*) containing academic degree, institutional affiliation, and contact email.
    • Abstract (100-150 words) in the article’s language and in English.
    • Three to five keywords.
    • Numbered sections (e.g., 1; 1.1; 1.2; 1.2.1).
    • Final considerations or conclusion.
    • Citations following ABNT standards, using footnotes (basically the same as Chigago Manual of Style - Notes and Bibliografy citations)

Important Dates:

  • Submission Deadline: 31 May 2025

Manuscripts can be submitted through our online system or sent to editor.sintese@faje.asav.org.br

Detailed guidelines and policies are available on our website.

All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process.

For inquiries, please contact the editorial team at editor.sintese@faje.asav.org.br.

We look forward to your contributions to this timely and important discussion!