Unjust Deserts

Philosophical Musings on Free Will, Moral Responsibility, Philosophy of Mind, and Punishment

Gregg D. Caruso Ph.D.

The American Law Institute Revises the Model Penal Code

New revisions to the Model Penal Code continue the archaic dominance of "just deserts" and retributivism.

Why Prisoners and Ex-Felons Should Retain the Right to Vote

Should 6.1 million citizens be barred from voting on election day?

Moral Responsibility and the Strike Back Emotion

Where does the belief in moral responsibility come from?

Justice Without Retribution

Is justice without retribution possible?

Neuroscientific Prediction and Free Will

Is free will compatible with the perfect neuroscientific prediction of all human choices?

Does Disbelief in Free Will Increase Anti-Social Behavior?

Would disbelief in free will increase anti-social behavior?