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May 05, 2024
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PHIL 3373 - Philosophy of Criminal Law
Credits: 3
By what right does society punish some people? What is the correct amount of punishment for a given crime? Why should the law excuse some people who are convicted of criminal acts? We examine the classical philosophical theories of retributivism and utilitarianism, as well as some contemporary writers who try to combine them. Each year the course also focuses on one important issue in the contemporary criminal justice system of the U.S. Recent topics have included the legalization of marijuana, convictions of innocent persons, stop-and-frisk policing, and prosecutorial discretion.
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