SSRN (via Mirror of Justice)
It is similar to the argument that capital punishment is to be avoided since it can't be undone, and can be considered a development of that argument, by looking at what is required by justice for the execution of human justice, in the conviction and punishment of individuals.
What is required for the possession of moral certitude on the part of the judge or jury? Is does justice necessitate that one should consider (or eliminate) the potential for error beyond this?
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Reasonably Vicious
Something KK is examining in her disssertation -- Reasonably Vicious by Candace Vogler. (Her faculty page.) Last time I asked (a while ago) KK's dissertation was on the practical syllogism. There is a recommendation by Alasdair MacIntyre on the back cover...
Google Books
A review.
SEP: Practical Reason and the Structure of Actions
Something by Fr. Flannery: "Anscombe and Aristotle on Corrupt Minds"
Google Books
A review.
SEP: Practical Reason and the Structure of Actions
Something by Fr. Flannery: "Anscombe and Aristotle on Corrupt Minds"
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