Punishment and the History of Political Philosophy
Contemporary philosophy still lacks a satisfying theory of punishment, one that adequately addresses our basic moral concerns. Yet, as the crisis of incarceration in the United States and elsewhere shows, the need for a deeper understanding of punishment’s purpose has never been greater.
In Punishment and the History of Political Philosophy, Arthur Shuster offers an insightful study of punishment i...
Contemporary philosophy still lacks a satisfying theory of punishment, one that adequately addresses our basic moral concerns. Yet, as the crisis of incarceration in the United States and elsewhere shows, the need for a deeper understanding of punishment’s purpose has never been greater.
In Punishment and the History of Political Philosophy, Arthur Shuster offers an insightful study of punishment i...
