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According to the classical school of criminology, what is the premise for criminal behavior?
According to the classical school of criminology, what is the premise for criminal behavior?
Who were the philosophers associated with the classical school of criminology?
Who were the philosophers associated with the classical school of criminology?
What was the focus of the classical school of criminology?
What was the focus of the classical school of criminology?
According to the classical school of criminology, what is necessary for punishment to be a deterrent for crime?
According to the classical school of criminology, what is necessary for punishment to be a deterrent for crime?
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What were the characteristics of the system of law and punishment prior to the ideas of crime in the late 18th and early 19th century?
What were the characteristics of the system of law and punishment prior to the ideas of crime in the late 18th and early 19th century?
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According to the classical school of criminology, what is the premise for criminal behavior?
According to the classical school of criminology, what is the premise for criminal behavior?
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Who were the philosophers associated with the classical school of criminology?
Who were the philosophers associated with the classical school of criminology?
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What was the focus of the classical school of criminology?
What was the focus of the classical school of criminology?
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What were the characteristics of the system of law and punishment prior to the ideas of crime in the late 18th and early 19th century?
What were the characteristics of the system of law and punishment prior to the ideas of crime in the late 18th and early 19th century?
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What were the interests of Jeremy Bentham and Cesare Beccaria?
What were the interests of Jeremy Bentham and Cesare Beccaria?
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Study Notes
Classical School of Criminology
- The premise for criminal behavior is that individuals make rational choices to commit crimes after weighing the potential benefits against the potential costs.
- The philosophers associated with the classical school of criminology are Jeremy Bentham and Cesare Beccaria.
- The focus of the classical school of criminology is on the individual offender and their free will, rather than on social or environmental factors.
Punishment and Deterrence
- For punishment to be a deterrent for crime, it must be certain, swift, and proportionate to the offense.
- The punishment should be severe enough to outweigh the potential benefits of the crime.
Pre-Classical School of Law and Punishment
- Prior to the ideas of the classical school of criminology, the system of law and punishment was characterized by:
- Arbitrary and severe punishments
- Lack of due process and fairness
- Corruption and abuse of power
Key Figures and Interests
- Jeremy Bentham's interests were in utilitarianism, individual liberty, and the creation of a rational and fair system of punishment.
- Cesare Beccaria's interests were in the abolition of torture and the death penalty, and the development of a more humane and rational system of punishment.
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Test your knowledge on the Classical School of Criminology and its influential philosophers, Jeremy Bentham and Cesare Beccaria. Explore the origins, principles, and impact of this 18th-century criminological theory.
