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New edition of a classic work exploring the philosophical justifications for our penal system. 'A pleasure to read.' TLS

Trade Review
'Invaluable for anyone who wants to start thinking seriously about what justifies punishment, not only because it surveys a high proportion of the classical literature but because it connects theories in broad yet subtle ways' -- Metapsychology

Table of Contents
Introduction
1 Problem
2 Backward-Looking Theories
3 Grievance-Satisfaction
4 Utilitarian Prevention Theory, Etc.
5. Reform, Rehabilitation, Treatment
6. Determinism
7 Compromise Theories of Punishment
8 Non-Problem, Other Conclusions
Acknowledgements
Notes
Index

Punishment

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    A Paperback / softback by Ted Honderich

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      Publisher: Pluto Press
      Publication Date: 20/12/2005
      ISBN13: 9780745321318, 978-0745321318
      ISBN10: 0745321313
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      Social and political philosophy

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      New edition of a classic work exploring the philosophical justifications for our penal system. 'A pleasure to read.' TLS

      Trade Review
      'Invaluable for anyone who wants to start thinking seriously about what justifies punishment, not only because it surveys a high proportion of the classical literature but because it connects theories in broad yet subtle ways' -- Metapsychology

      Table of Contents
      Introduction
      1 Problem
      2 Backward-Looking Theories
      3 Grievance-Satisfaction
      4 Utilitarian Prevention Theory, Etc.
      5. Reform, Rehabilitation, Treatment
      6. Determinism
      7 Compromise Theories of Punishment
      8 Non-Problem, Other Conclusions
      Acknowledgements
      Notes
      Index

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