Contributory negligence is a legal defense where the injured party is argued to have contributed to their injury. Jurisdictions follow either a pure or modified comparative negligence approach to determine liability for negligence claims. In a pure approach, compensation is awarded based on the percentage of fault assigned to each party, while in a modified […]
Guilt is the level of responsibility for a crime, with intentional misconduct being the most serious form. Neglect and recklessness can also lead to guilt, and mental state can be a factor. Strict liability crimes hold the defendant liable regardless of guilt. Guilt is a legal term used to describe someone’s level of responsibility for […]
Guilt by association is a cognitive bias where people draw conclusions based on unrelated traits of people, ideas, or things. It can be used in rhetoric to appeal to emotions and distract from the main topic. It can be helpful for quick judgments, but can also lead to logical traps. Honor by association is the […]
Hereditary guilt is the idea that future generations bear responsibility for the actions of their ancestors. Examples include slavery and Adam and Eve’s original sin. Some believe in atonement, while others see it as an immutable part of history. Some Christians believe in Jesus’ sacrifice to heal the rift between God and man, while others […]
The myth of Jewish guilt is not rooted in Judaism and is considered an urban legend. It is often related to the concept of repentance, but popular stereotypes present it as an apology for deeds. While some adherents may engage in guilt-inducing activities, there is nothing uniquely Jewish about it. The stereotype can lead to […]
Guilt trips can be self-generated or passed on to others, and can range from fleeting feelings of shame to overwhelming remorse. Some people use guilt to gain control, while survivors of traumatic events may struggle with guilt for a lifetime. A guilt trip is a feeling of deep regret or remorse that can be passed […]
