Justice in the Shadow of Death

Rethinking Capital and Lesser Punishments

Autori

• Michael Davis

Parametri

• 288 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Scienze politiche & Politica

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The book presents a critical examination of capital punishment, arguing that opponents must strengthen their philosophical arguments to effectively challenge its existence. Davis dissects pro-death penalty arguments, asserting their philosophical superiority, and links the death penalty to a broader theory of punishment that emphasizes retribution proportional to the crime. He contends that a reevaluation of the criminal justice system is necessary, advocating for more effective approaches to addressing violent crime before the abolition of the death penalty can be realized.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1996

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