SHUM 3475

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SHUM 3475
Philosophy of Punishment

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025. The Catalog/Courses of Study 2025-2026 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

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 Spring.

Distribution Category (ETM-AS) (KCM-AG)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LAW 6030, PHIL 3475, PHIL 6475

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19538 SHUM 3475   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Yost, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person