German idealism and the concept of punishment
Auteur :
Merle, Jean-Christophe
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107559301
Date de publication :
17 déc. 2015
Dimensions :
22,8 x 15,2 x 1,4 cm
Poids :
340 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This original study examines the views of Kant, Fichte and Hegel on punishment, and traces in their work the gradual emergence of views in favour of deterrence and resocialisation. Merle also examines Nietzsche's view that morality rests on the rejection of retribution.