Philosophy
The Ethics of Moral Luck and Agent Regret
Quick fact
Philosopher Bernard Williams coined 'agent regret' to describe the unique self-directed remorse felt by a driver who accidentally kills a child, even though they were not at fault—a feeling distinct from mere regret or bystander sympathy.
Why this is interesting
You’ve felt it—that nagging guilt after a car accident that wasn’t your fault. But are you morally responsible for what you never intended?