Christopher Cowley Knihy

Central concepts of criminal law, including intention, complicity, and duress, are examined through both legal and philosophical lenses. This introduction delves into how these principles operate in legal practice and their relevance in everyday life, providing insights into the moral and ethical implications of criminal law. The exploration encourages readers to reflect on the foundations of legal systems and the philosophies that underpin them.

Focusing on the everyday experiences of ordinary people, this book challenges mainstream ethical discussions that prioritize theoretical frameworks or ontological debates. It posits that ethical concepts gain their true significance through the context of real-life disagreements and interactions, emphasizing the importance of lived experiences in understanding ethics. By examining the words and actions of individuals, the author seeks to ground ethical discussions in the realities of human life.

How and to what degree are we responsible for our characters, our lives, our misfortunes, our relationships and our children? This question is at the heart of Moral Responsibility.