The Justification of Punishment

Authors

  • Barry J. Cavanaugh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/alr2275

Abstract

The author deals extensively, in a philosophical vein, with the justification of punishment and the criminal law. Isthere a right for society to protect itself? The argument herein tends to the apparently paradoxical conclusion that retribution may well be the most humane and most just basis for punishment.

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Published

1978-01-01

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