Punishment and the History of Political Philosophy : From Classical Republica...

Description: Punishment and the History of Political Philosophy : From Classical Republicanism to the Crisis of Modern Criminal Justice, Hardcover by Shuster, Arthur, ISBN 1442647280, ISBN-13 9781442647282, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Contemporary philosophy still lacks a satisfying theory of punishment, one that adequately addresses our basic moral concerns. Yet, as the crisis of incarceration in the United States and elsewhere shows, the need for a deeper understanding of punishments purpose has never been greater. In Punishment and the History of Political Philosophy, Arthur Shuster offers an insightful study of punishment in the works of Plato, Hobbes, Montesquieu, Beccaria, Kant, and Foucault. Through careful interpretation of their key texts, he argues that continuing tensions over retributions role in punishment reflect the shift in political philosophy from classical republicanism to modern notions of individual natural rights and the social contract. This book will be vital reading for political theorists, philosophers, criminologists, and legal scholars looking for a new perspective on the moral challenges faced by the modern criminal justice system.

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Book Title: Punishment and the History of Political Philosophy : From Classic

Number of Pages: 192 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Punishment and the History of Political Philosophy : From Classical Republicanism to the Crisis of Modern Criminal Justice

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Subject: Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice, History & Theory, General, Political, Penology

Publication Year: 2016

Item Height: 0.8 in

Item Weight: 15.5 Oz

Type: Textbook

Subject Area: Law, Political Science, Philosophy, Social Science

Author: Arthur Shuster

Item Length: 9.3 in

Item Width: 6.3 in

Format: Hardcover