Eye for an Eye? - The Immorality of Punishing By Death

Informationen zum Autor Stephen Nathanson is professor of philosophy at Northeastern University and the author of Economic Justice and Should We Consent to Be Governed? In addition to his extensive writings on the death penalty, many of which have been anthologized, Nathanson has also written on patriotism and economic justice. Klappentext In the second edition of An Eye for an Eye? Stephen Nathanson evaluates arguments for and against the death penalty, and ultimately defends an abolitionist position to the controversial practice, including arguments that show how and why the death penalty is inconsistent with respect for life and a commitment to justice. A timely new postscript and an updated bibliography accompany the volume. Zusammenfassung Evaluating arguments for and against the death penalty! Stephen Nathanson ultimately defends an abolitionist position. In addition to the original text! this new edition includes arguments showing how and why the death penalty is inconsistent with respect for life and a commitment to justice.

Product details

• Authors: Stephen Nathanson
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2001
• EAN: 9780742513266
• ISBN: 978-0-7425-1326-6
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 228 mm x 17 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Penology, Ethics & moral philosophy, Ethics and moral philosophy, Ethical issues & debates, Penology and punishment, Penology & punishment, Ethical issues and debates