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The morality of punishment : with some suggestions for a general theory of ethics /
First published in 1929, this book explores the crucial, ethical question of the objects and the justification of punishment. Dr. A.C. Ewing considers both the retributive theory and the deterrent theory on the subject whilst remaining commendably unprejudiced. The book examines the views which emph...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Abingdon [England] :
Routledge,
2012, ©1929.
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| Colección: | Routledge revivals.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | First published in 1929, this book explores the crucial, ethical question of the objects and the justification of punishment. Dr. A.C. Ewing considers both the retributive theory and the deterrent theory on the subject whilst remaining commendably unprejudiced. The book examines the views which emphasize the reformation of the offender and the education of the community as objects of punishment. It also deals with a theory of reward as a compliment to a theory of punishment. Dr. Ewing's treatment of the topics is philosophical yet he takes in to account the practical considerations t. |
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| Notas: | Includes index. "First published in 1929 by Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd."--Title page verso. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xiv, 233 pages). |
| ISBN: | 9781136209857 1136209859 9780203094853 0203094859 |