The Prison: A Dialogue is a book written by Henry Bennet Brewster and published in 1891. The book is a philosophical dialogue between two characters, the Philosopher and the Prisoner, who discuss the nature of imprisonment and its effects on the human psyche. The Philosopher argues that imprisonment is not just a physical confinement, but also a mental and emotional one. He suggests that the prisoner's sense of identity and self-worth can be eroded by the experience of incarceration, and that this can lead to a cycle of ...
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The Prison: A Dialogue is a book written by Henry Bennet Brewster and published in 1891. The book is a philosophical dialogue between two characters, the Philosopher and the Prisoner, who discuss the nature of imprisonment and its effects on the human psyche. The Philosopher argues that imprisonment is not just a physical confinement, but also a mental and emotional one. He suggests that the prisoner's sense of identity and self-worth can be eroded by the experience of incarceration, and that this can lead to a cycle of reoffending. The Prisoner, on the other hand, argues that imprisonment can also be a transformative experience, leading to personal growth and a deeper understanding of oneself. The book explores these opposing views and raises important questions about the purpose and effectiveness of imprisonment as a form of punishment. It is a thought-provoking work that remains relevant to contemporary debates about criminal justice and rehabilitation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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