Meeting 56: Should we assume the accused are innocent until proven guilty?

Meeting 56: Should we assume the accused are innocent until proven guilty?

Sunday, Dec 2, 2018, 2:00 PM

Justine’s apartment
47 East 88th Street New York, NY

14 Members Went

CUNY philosophy PhD candidate Liam Ryan will lead this discussion. Do we have a moral obligation to assume people are innocent until proven guilty? What exactly is the problem with assuming guilt? This week we will consider if we are justified in presuming the guilt of alleged wrongdoers by considering if positive judgements of blameworthiness are…