Class Unique: 29115
This seminar will be a study of philosophical questions concerning punishment and responsibility in the criminal law. These questions include the nature of punishment, its justification, proportionality, the compatibility of criminal responsibility with a scientific world view, and the compatibility of mens rea as a condition of criminality with deterrence as an aim of punishment.
Class Details
| Meeting Days | Time | Location |
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| Wednesday | 3:45 - 5:35 pm | TNH 3.128 |
| Evaluation Method | Date | Time | Alpha Range | Room |
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| Paper |
Additional Information
- Course Type
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- Upperclass-only elective
- Seminar
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail Allowed
Textbooks
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Punishment and Responsibility - H. L. A. HartP&R , edition: 2nd edition
ISBN: 978-0-19-953478-4 (required)
Deigh, John