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According to the classical school of thought in criminology, what was the premise regarding people's decision-making?
People have free will in making decisions
What was a key proposition of the classical school of thought regarding punishment and crime prevention?
Punishment can be a deterrent for crime if it is proportional and fits the crime
What was a major flaw in the system of law enforcement and punishment prior to the late 18th and early 19th century?
Judges were not professionally trained, leading to unsatisfactory decisions
What audience found an interest in the need for legal rationality and fairness in the system of law?
The emerging middle-classes
What did the classical school of thought identify as essential for supporting national and international trade?
Legal rationality and fairness
Explore the 18th-century work of Jeremy Bentham and Cesare Beccaria, the founders of the classical school of criminology. Learn about their views on criminal behavior, punishment, and the concept of free will in decision-making.
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