Victims and the Significance of Causing Harm (original) (raw)

The paper explores the significance of victims in the context of criminal law, particularly in relation to homicide. It analyzes the historical evolution of legal frameworks surrounding violent death and discusses how the concept of harm influences legal punishment. The author examines the moral implications of punishing harmful acts versus non-harmful intentions, questioning the conventional understanding of culpability and exploring the broader societal implications of distinguishing between actions that result in harm and those that do not.