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Single Idea 2174

[filed under theme 20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 4. Responsibility for Actions ]

Full Idea

The four elements of any conception of responsibility are cause, intention, state of mind, and response after the event.

Gist of Idea

Responsibility involves cause, intention, state of mind, and response after the event

Source

Bernard Williams (Shame and Necessity [1993], III - p.53)

Book Ref

Williams,Bernard: 'Shame and Necessity' [California 1994], p.53