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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the degree to which certain moral and legal doctrines are rooted in specific passions that are then institutionalised in the form of criminal law. Murphy also analyses philosophical arguments about the nature of forgiveness and mercy in the legal process.
Trade Review'Their analyses of these crucial emotions are clear, elegant and sufficiently controversial to initiate an exciting and much needed discussion of the proper role and the nature of the personal passions in social practice and theories.' Robert C. Solomon, University of Texas, Austin
Table of ContentsPreface and acknowledgements Jeffrie Murphy and Jean Hampton; Part I. Introduction: 1. The retributive emotions Jeffrie Murphy; Part II. Forgiveness and Christianity Jean Hampton: 2. Forgiveness and resentment Jeffrie Murphy; 3. Forgiveness, resentment and hatred Jean Hampton; 4. Hatred: a qualified defence Jeffrie Murphy; 5. The retributive idea Jean Hampton; 6. Mercy and legal justice Jeffrie Murphy; Index.
