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Within the criminal justice system, one of the most prominent justifications for legal punishment is retributivism. The retributive justification of legal punishment maintains that wrongdoers are morally responsible for their actions and deserve to be punished in proportion to their wrongdoing. This book argues against retributivism and develops a viable alternative that is both ethically defensible and practical.
Introducing six distinct reasons for rejecting retributivism, Gregg D. Caruso contends that it is unclear that agents possess the kind of free will and moral responsibility needed to justify this view of punishment. While a number of alternatives to retributivism exist - including consequentialist deterrence, educational, and communicative theories - they have ethical problems of their own.
Moving beyond existing theories, Caruso presents a new non-retributive approach called the public health-quarantine model. In stark contrast to retributivism, the public health-quarantine model provides a more human, holistic, and effective approach to dealing with criminal behavior.
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If you're tired of the traditional retributive approach to legal punishment, then look no further. Our book, "Rejecting Retributivism (Law and the Cognitive Sciences)," challenges the prevailing belief that wrongdoers should be punished solely for the sake of retribution. We offer a fresh and thought-provoking alternative that is not only ethically defensible but also practical in the criminal justice system.
Gregg D. Caruso, the author of this groundbreaking book, presents six compelling reasons to reject retributivism. He argues that the moral responsibility and free will, which are central to retributive punishment, may not be as straightforward as we assume. By bringing these doubts to light, Caruso challenges the very foundation of retributivism.
While other theories have emerged as alternatives to retributivism, such as consequentialist deterrence and educational theories, they too have their own ethical pitfalls. Caruso takes a step further by proposing a new non-retributive approach - the public health-quarantine model. This innovative model not only provides a more humane and holistic perspective on criminal behavior but also proves to be a more effective way of dealing with it.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore a thought-provoking and groundbreaking perspective on legal punishment. Click here to get your copy of "Rejecting Retributivism (Law and the Cognitive Sciences)" now.
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