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A Theory of Legal Punishment: Deterrence, Retribution, and the Aims of the State
This book argues for a mixed view of punishment that balances consequentialism and retributivism. It will be of interest to legal philosophers, social scientists, especially criminologists, sociologists, economists, and political scientists.
| Author(s) | By Matthew Altman. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Pages | 300 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Availability | Not yet available |
This book argues for a mixed view of punishment that balances consequentialism and retributivism. It will be of interest to legal philosophers, social scientists, especially criminologists, sociologists, economists, and political scientists.
Part I Defining Punishment 1 Crimes and Burdens Part II Normative Foundations 2 Preserving the Public Order: A Defense of Consequentialism 3 The Rational and the Reasonable 4 Expressing Resentment: A Defense of Retributivism 5 The Two-Ti
Matthew C. Altman is Professor of Philosophy at Central Washington University, USA. He is the author of A Companion to Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason" (2008) and Kant and Applied Ethics (2011), coauthor of The Fractured Self in Freud and German Philosoph
