Cameron AlexanderFinal self assessmentAll the topics we covered over the course of the semester flowed together and were relevant to each other. I found it was easier to answer…Apr 30, 2022Apr 30, 2022
Cameron AlexanderYaffeeYaffee discusses the differences and similarities in how the justice system views attempted versus completed crimes. Though some attempted…Mar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022
Cameron AlexanderI have found this semester to be enlightening.Overall, I am happy with my performance thus far in the class. I think I am on a great track to finish the semester strong and retain…Mar 6, 2022Mar 6, 2022
Cameron AlexanderIn Towards a modest legal moralism, Duff discusses the components and differences between positive…Positive legal moralism is described as an idea that criminalizes behavior on the basis that it is wrong. It does not however, take into…Feb 10, 2022Feb 10, 2022
Cameron AlexanderIn Offense to Others, Feinberg takes care in highlighting the difference between an offense and a…The way he makes this argument is largely rooted in effect. A harm- think murder or robbery- is a crime inflicted on an individual. That…Jan 27, 2022Jan 27, 2022
Cameron AlexanderOn Liberty, Miller states, “We can never be sure that the opinion we are endeavoring to stifle is a…Going back to the harm principle- which implies that people are generally good and know what is in their best interest- it hardly makes…Jan 20, 2022Jan 20, 2022
Cameron AlexanderFinal Reflection PostCrime and justice is a very complex subject when broken down to its bones and origins. This class elaborates on the very beginnings of…Dec 7, 2021Dec 7, 2021
Cameron AlexanderThe “but-for” or counterfactual test reminded me of the current debate about the liability of gun…However, when looking at the case of criminalizing failure to rescue, Von Hirsch’s claim that the state has a good reason to criminalize an…Nov 11, 20211Nov 11, 20211
Cameron AlexanderPaternalismThis week’s discussion on paternalism proved to be very thought provoking. I feel paternalism has quite a broad spectrum when justifying…Sep 15, 2021Sep 15, 2021