Moral Responsibility and its Alternatives

The book delves into the Principle of Alternative Possibilities (PAP), which posits that moral responsibility hinges on the ability to have acted differently. It explores the nuances between justificatory and exculpatory excuses when someone fails to fulfill a promise, using relatable scenarios to illustrate how these excuses impact moral blame. Justificatory excuses demonstrate moral justification for actions, while exculpatory excuses reveal a lack of moral responsibility due to circumstances beyond one's control. This distinction is crucial for understanding moral accountability.