Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman Ep36 "What is Insanity?" Part 1
Nov 27, 2023
Exploring the insanity defense in the legal system and the difficulty in determining the boundaries of 'insanity'. The case of a mother killing her children to save them from eternal punishment. Examining guilt and intent in criminal liability and the creation of the McNaughton rule. The complexities of the insanity defense and the challenge of defining the line between sanity and insanity.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Insanity in the Legal System
01:55 • 12min
A Case of Insanity and Finding Your Purpose
14:03 • 2min
Culpability and Mens Rea: Examining Guilt and Intent in Criminal Liability
15:56 • 10min
The McNaughton Rule and Questioning the Insanity Defense
26:12 • 4min
Insanity Defense and the McNaughton Test
30:05 • 11min
The Complexity of the Insanity Defense
41:20 • 4min