Flaws in utilitarian theories of punishment

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « ethics; Punishment is an interesting concept; The utilitarian theory of punishment vs retributive theories; Conclusion; Bibliography. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The theory of 'punishment'. 'Punishment' as a part of law and ethics. Punishment is an interesting concept. The utilitarian theory of punishment vs retributive theories. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

How should we punish offenders?

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « between drugs and crime; the utilitarian deterrence theory LJ s comments highlights the flaws of both the final limb of the prospective theories for offender ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A common justification for offender punishment.. Insight into the psychological aspects of offender punishment.. The utilitarian theory.. Arguments of Auld (1986) and Burr (1987).. The severity of punishment model.. The retribution...»

Plato as a proto-feminist: Tendencies towards the development of feminist thought

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « times. However, there seems to be major flaws with these theories. The yours. This is again a very utilitarian argument. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The first issue: Allowing women to be rulers in the Republic . Socrates: Does a difference in gender constitutes a difference in nature or physis. Socrates and his interlocutors . Women who have natures similar to that of the Guardian...»

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