The philosophy of punishment /
Largely leaving aside questions of rehabilitation, fostering a sense of security in the citizenry, and education as to right and wrong among the general populace, among other considerations, and focusing in on the questions of retribution and deterrence as the main aims of criminal punishment suppor...
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| Main Authors: | , |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Exeter :
Imprint Academic,
2012
Exeter ; Charlottesville, VA : c2012 |
| Series: | St. Andrews studies in philosophy and public affairs
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| Summary: | Largely leaving aside questions of rehabilitation, fostering a sense of security in the citizenry, and education as to right and wrong among the general populace, among other considerations, and focusing in on the questions of retribution and deterrence as the main aims of criminal punishment supported by most people, this book explores the philosophical justifications for punishment |
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| Physical Description: | 226 p. ; 21 cm viii, 226 p. ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [209]-221) and index |
| ISBN: | 1845402529 (cloth) 1845402529 (hbk.) 1845402529 1845402537 (pbk.) 1845402537 9781845402525 (cloth) 9781845402525 (hbk.) 9781845402525 9781845402532 (pbk.) 9781845402532 |