Toward a New (Old) Theory of Responsibility: Moving beyond Accountability

In "Toward a New (Old) Theory of Responsibility: Moving beyond Accountability," author Daryl Koehn delves into the intricate relationship between responsibility and intentional agency within the Anglo-American criminal legal system. Published in 2019 by Springer Nature Switzerland AG, this thought-provoking paperback spans 89 pages, presenting a fresh perspective on age-old philosophical debates. Koehn thoughtfully critiques Hans Jonas’s concept of responsibility as ontological care and Hannah Arendt’s idea of communicative responsibility, challenging readers to rethink the very foundations of accountability. This compelling work is ideal for scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in the philosophical underpinnings of responsibility. Engage with Koehn's insightful analysis and discover new dimensions to this essential aspect of human interaction.