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Episode 93: Freedom and Responsibility (Strawson vs. Strawson)

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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Moral Complexity of Crime

This chapter explores the chilling case of Robert Harris, examining the horrific crimes he committed alongside the moral ambiguities surrounding his behavior. It highlights the tension between blame and empathy, discussing how a person's troubled past influences our emotional responses and moral judgments. The speakers investigate the philosophical implications of moral responsibility, using extreme examples to challenge conventional intuitions about crime and morality.

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