ISBN: 9780198750819 - crime, guilt, and punishment: a philosophical introduction (4 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book contains pen & pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:9780198750819.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 176 pages. cover worn This book considers philosophical theories of punishment in the light of both abstract arguments and factual evidence about the effects of punishing offender s. The author links the moral justification of punishment by the state to more g eneral issues about the nature of moral disagreements and our obligations to obe y the law. He applies the discussion to problems about the punishment of a varie ty of offenders, including those who are mentally ill and dangerous, Nazi war cr iminals, negligent rapists and drivers, and those who cause harm without being at fault. The author also considers whether the proper function of the criminal law is to prevent socially harmful acts or to punish moral wrongdoers; what the rationale of legal excuses is; and whether punishment should be replaced by som e form of treatment of offenders. These and other issues are discussed in the co ntext of a thorough and systematic survey of recent literature. Students of the philosophy of law, moral philosophy, jurisprudence, and political philosophy wil l find it of specially interest.…