What Makes Reasonable Force Reasonable?

Conceptions of Virtuous Rationality

In a recent essay published by Public Seminar, I argued that we should rethink the appeal to fear as a motive and justification for the use of force by police officers. Although I concluded that fear should not be seen as a legitimate defense of an officer’s decision to use force, my ...
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What Makes Reasonable Force Reasonable?

Use of Force

Law Enforcement in the United States

On July 6, 2016, at the age of 32, Philando Castile was shot dead in his car in what should have been a routine traffic stop. Although the officer involved in the shooting was charged with manslaughter and reckless discharge of a firearm, he was acquitted of all charges on ...
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Use of Force