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Moral Pluralism and the Complexity of Punishment: The Penal Philosophy of H.L.A. Hart
This book advances a new interpretation of Hart's penal philosophy. Positioning itself in opposition to current interpretations, the book argues that Hart's penal philosophy is based on his moral pluralism, which comprises two aspects: value pluralism and pluralism with respect to forms of moral reason.
| Author(s) | By Nicolas Nayfeld (Paris 2 Pantheon-Assas University, France). |
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| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 240 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 5 May 2023 |
| Availability | Not yet available |
This book advances a new interpretation of Hart's penal philosophy. Positioning itself in opposition to current interpretations, the book argues that Hart's penal philosophy is based on his moral pluralism, which comprises two aspects: value pluralism and pluralism with respect to forms of moral reason.
Acknowledgments Introduction; 1. The foundations of Hart's master idea; 2. The definition of punishment; 3. The justification of punishment; 4. Criminal responsibility; 5. Sentencing; 6. The Hart/Wootton debate; 7. Conclusion; Index
Nicolas Nayfeld is a postdoctoral fellow at Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, where he teaches philosophy of law.
