Against the background of early modernism - a period that justified punishment by general deterrence - Kant is usually thought to represent a radical turn towards retributivism. For Kant, and later for Fichte and Hegel, a just punishment respects the humanity inherent in the criminal, and serves no external ends - it is instituted only because the criminal deserves it. In this original study, Jean-Christophe Merle uses close analysis of texts to show that these philosophers did not in fact hold a retributivist position, or ...
Read More
Against the background of early modernism - a period that justified punishment by general deterrence - Kant is usually thought to represent a radical turn towards retributivism. For Kant, and later for Fichte and Hegel, a just punishment respects the humanity inherent in the criminal, and serves no external ends - it is instituted only because the criminal deserves it. In this original study, Jean-Christophe Merle uses close analysis of texts to show that these philosophers did not in fact hold a retributivist position, or even a mixed position; instead he traces in their work the gradual emergence of views in favour of deterrence and resocialisation. He also examines Nietzsche's view that morality rests on the rejection of retribution. His final chapter offers a challenge to the retributivist position, and a defence of resocialisation, in the context of current legal theory and practice concerning the punishment of crimes against humanity.
Read Less
Add this copy of German Idealism and the Concept of Punishment to cart. $28.55, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2015 by Cambridge University Press.
Add this copy of German Idealism and the Concept of Punishment to cart. $38.37, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2015 by Cambridge University Press.
Add this copy of German Idealism and the Concept of Punishment to cart. $47.32, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2015 by Cambridge University Press.
Add this copy of German Idealism and the Concept of Punishment (Modern to cart. $56.21, new condition, Sold by Media Smart rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hawthorne, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Cambridge University Press.
Add this copy of German Idealism and the Concept of Punishment (Modern to cart. $71.39, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Cambridge University Press.
Add this copy of German Idealism and the Concept of Punishment (Modern to cart. $106.55, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Cambridge University Press.
Add this copy of German Idealism and the Concept of Punishment to cart. $43.94, new condition, Sold by Altra Trading Inc rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Cambridge University Press.
Add this copy of German Idealism and the Concept of Punishment to cart. $13.83, very good condition, Sold by Devils In The Detail Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Oxford, OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Cambridge University Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good. Picture Shown is For Illustration Purposes Only, Please See Below For Further DetailsCONDITION-VERY GOOD-HARDBACK-light wear and scuff marks to jacket, pages in nice condition, shipped from the UK. Contains: Unspecified. Modern European Philosophy . Includes unspecified. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
Add this copy of German Idealism and the Concept of Punishment to cart. $41.26, very good condition, Sold by Daedalus Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, OR, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Cambridge University Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0521886848. Remainder mark on bottom edge. A nice, bright copy.; Modern European Philosophy; 9.1 X 6.3 X 0.9 inches; 207 pages.
