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Book Synopsis: This classic collection of essays, first published in 1968, has had an enduring impact on academic and public debates about criminal responsibility and criminal punishment. Forty years on, its arguments are as powerful as ever. H.L.A. Hart offers an alternative to retributive thinking about criminal punishment that nevertheless preserves the central distinction between guilt and innocence. He also provides an account of criminal responsibility that links the distinction between guilt and innocence closely to the ideal of the rule of law, and thereby attempts to bypass unnerving debates about free will and determinism. Always engaged with live issues of law and public policy, Hart makes difficult philosophical puzzles accessible and immediate to a wide range of readers.
For this new edition, otherwise a reproduction of the original, John Gardner adds an introduction engaging critically with Hart's arguments, and explaining the continuing importance of Hart's ideas in spite of the intervening revival of retributive thinking in both academic and policy circles.
Unavailable for ten years, the new edition of Punishment and Responsibility makes available again the central text in the field for a new generation of academics, students, and professionals engaged in criminal justice and penal policy.
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Looking for a groundbreaking book that challenges traditional notions of criminal responsibility and punishment? Look no further than "Punishment and Responsibility: Essays in the Philosophy of Law". Originally published in 1968, this timeless collection of essays by H.L.A. Hart has continued to shape the academic and public debates surrounding these critical issues.
What sets this book apart is Hart's refreshing alternative to retributive thinking when it comes to criminal punishment. While preserving the vital distinction between guilt and innocence, Hart offers a thought-provoking account of criminal responsibility that aligns closely with the ideal of the rule of law. By doing so, he skillfully sidesteps the often-daunting debates about free will and determinism.
Accessible and engaging, "Punishment and Responsibility" tackles complex philosophical puzzles. Its relevance to contemporary law and public policy cannot be overstated. In fact, Hart's ideas have continued to hold immense significance despite the resurgence of retributive thinking in academic and policy circles.
Now, after being unavailable for a decade, a new edition of "Punishment and Responsibility" is finally here. In this edition, John Gardner provides a critical introduction that engages with Hart's arguments and underscores the enduring importance of his ideas. Whether you're an academic, student, or professional in the field of criminal justice and penal policy, this central text is an indispensable resource.
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