Responsibility and Punishment, Third Edition presents a clear-headed defense of retributivism against several long-standing criticisms. In the end, a viable version of retributivism emerges as one which withstands more criticism thancompeting theories of responsibility and punishment. Extending the problem ofwrong doing to collectives and compensation, Corlett explores the matter of reparations for past wrongs in the case of the crimes committed against Native Americans by the United States Government. No other philosophical work on responsibility and punishment exhibits this breadth of scope, as it delves deeply into particular concerns with retributivism, responsibility, and certain areasof compensation. Academicians and professionals in ethics, moral, social, political, and legal philosophy are likely to benefit from this analytical treatment of responsibility and punishment. Presents a lucid defense of retributivism against several long-standing criticisms Extends discussion of wrong-doing to collectives and compensation through discussion of US treatment of Native Americans Unequaled in its depth and scope of discussion Will benefit professionals in ethics, moral, social, political, and legal philosophy INDICE: Preface. Introduction.- 1: The Problem of Responsibility.- 2: The Problem of Punishment.- 3. Foundations of a Kantian Retributivism.- 4: Assessing Retributivism.- 5: Forgiveness, Mercy, and Punishment.- 6. Capital Punishment.- 7: The Problem of Collective Responsibility.- 8: Corporate Responsibilityand Punishment.- 9: Collective Wrongdoing, Reparations, and Native Americans.- Conclusion. List of Sources. Index.
- ISBN: 978-1-4020-9387-6
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 265
- Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés