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According to the Classical School of Criminology, what did Cesare Beccaria advocate for in his 'ESSAY on Crimes and Punishment'?

  • Punishment without any variation
  • Abolition of torture as a legitimate means of extracting confessions (correct)
  • Use of torture as a legitimate means of extracting confessions
  • Exemption of the accused from conviction

What theory did Jeremy Bentham propose in the context of the Classical School of Criminology?

  • Freewill Theory
  • Neo-Classical Theory
  • Absolute Determinism
  • Utilitarian Hedonism (correct)

According to the Classical theory, what is the belief about man's responsibility for his actions?

  • Responsibility varies based on circumstances
  • Responsibility is imposed by external factors
  • Man has no responsibility for his act
  • Every man is responsible for his act (correct)

What does 'Freewill' refer to in the context of the Classical School of Criminology?

<p>A philosophy advocating punishment severe enough for people to choose to avoid criminal acts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hedonism' refer to in the context of the Classical School of Criminology?

<p>The belief that people choose pleasure and avoid pain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Cesare Beccaria and 'Essay on Crimes and Punishment'

  • Advocated for the principle of fair and proportionate punishment.
  • Emphasized that laws should be clear and accessible to prevent arbitrary judgment.
  • Argued against torture and the death penalty, promoting rehabilitative rather than punitive justice.

Jeremy Bentham's Theory

  • Proposed the concept of Utilitarianism, which argues that the best actions are those that maximize happiness and reduce suffering.
  • Introduced the Panopticon, a design for a prison that allows for continuous observation of inmates, enhancing rehabilitation and compliance.

Responsibility for Actions in Classical Theory

  • Belief that individuals are rational beings capable of making decisions.
  • Emphasizes personal accountability for one's actions, linking choices to consequences.

Concept of Freewill

  • Refers to the belief that individuals have the capacity to choose their actions freely.
  • Highlights the idea that people can weigh options and make decisions based on their own volition.

Concept of Hedonism

  • Pertains to the idea that individuals seek pleasure and pain avoidance as primary motivators for their behavior.
  • Argues that criminal behavior occurs when the perceived benefits of crime outweigh the anticipated costs.

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