Professor Dr. Gary Watson

Biography

Gary Watson is a Provost Professor Emeritus at the USC Gould School of Law, recognized as one of the country’s leading philosophers. His writings have significantly shaped the understanding of the nature of moral agency, moral responsibility, freedom of action, and freedom of interest. Watson's concepts of legal responsibility address the intricate relations between moral and criminal responsibility and provide critical insights into the legal system’s conceptions of moral agency. He has been instrumental in advancing discussions at the intersection of law and philosophy, contributing to a deeper comprehension of the ethical implications embedded in criminal law.

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