Texting, Suicide, and the Law: The case against punishing Michelle Carter

In 2014, Conrad Roy committed suicide after being encouraged by his long-distance girlfriend, Michelle Carter. This case has attracted attention due to the First Amendment free speech issue. This book argues that the issue is intertwined with other issues such as privacy, accountability, coercion, punishment, and assisted suicide. It aims to aid reasoned judgment by breaking the issue down into its complex layers and discussing how all of these issues are interconnected. The book will be of interest to scholars in law, political theory, and philosophy, as well as readers interested in freedom of speech, criminal justice, suicide laws, and privacy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 116 pages
Publication date: 16 April 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In 2014, Conrad Roy, driven by the encouragement of his long-distance girlfriend, Michelle Carter, took his own life, resulting in a highly publicized case known as the "Texting Suicide" incident. This book delves into the intricate web of issues surrounding this case, exploring its connection to privacy, accountability, coercion, punishment, and assisted suicide. By examining these interconnected themes, the author aims to provide a comprehensive analysis that fosters rational judgment and prevents reliance solely on instinctual reactions. The book is structured as a case against punishing Carter, although the ultimate goal is not to persuade readers to agree with that conclusion but rather to encourage them to reach well-informed conclusions through thoughtful consideration of these fundamental issues. This work will appeal to scholars in law, political theory, and philosophy, as it exemplifies how theoretical concepts apply to real-world controversies. Additionally, it will captivate readers interested in freedom of speech, the First Amendment, criminal justice, theories of punishment, suicide laws, and privacy.

In 2014, Conrad Roy, driven by the encouragement of his long-distance girlfriend, Michelle Carter, took his own life, resulting in a highly publicized case known as the "Texting Suicide" incident. This book delves into the intricate web of issues surrounding this case, exploring its connection to privacy, accountability, coercion, punishment, and assisted suicide. By examining these interconnected themes, the author aims to provide a comprehensive analysis that fosters rational judgment and prevents reliance solely on instinctual reactions. The book is structured as a case against punishing Carter, although the ultimate goal is not to persuade readers to agree with that conclusion but rather to encourage them to reach well-informed conclusions through thoughtful consideration of these fundamental issues. This work will appeal to scholars in law, political theory, and philosophy, as it exemplifies how theoretical concepts apply to real-world controversies. Additionally, it will captivate readers interested in freedom of speech, the First Amendment, criminal justice, theories of punishment, suicide laws, and privacy.

Weight: 266g
Dimension: 144 x 222 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367197407