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You might have something like a theory of mind, but it would be a generalized theory of mind that provides you with conclusions like "a reasonable person would
by tshaddox 2y ago
You might have something like a theory of mind, but it would be a generalized theory of mind that provides you with conclusions like "a reasonable person would probably not perform SomeAction unless they intended SomeConsequence". You don't actually need a theory of mind for the specific accused person. They could be a p-zombie, and that won't change the legal process.
- hnfong 2y agoThe actual situation is much more nuanced (at least in English law). See for example https://www.lawteacher.net/cases/r-v-g-recklessness.php https://www.lawteacher.net/cases/r-v-g-recklessness.php