PHIL 6475
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PHIL 6475
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.
This course addresses central debates in the philosophy of legal punishment. We will analyze the leading theories of punishment, including the familiar retributivist and deterrent alternatives, as well as lesser-known hybrid, self-defense, and rehabilitative accounts. We will ask whether each theory offers a general justification for establishing institutions of punishment, and whether each theory justifies specific acts of punishment. Other topics may include criminal responsibility, the legitimacy of collateral consequences (e.g., the denial of felons' voting rights), alternatives to punishment, etc.
When Offered Fall.
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LAW 6030, PHIL 3475, SHUM 3475
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Rockefeller Hall 122
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Yost, B
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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