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According to the text, what is the Classical School's view on crime causation?
According to the text, what is the Classical School's view on crime causation?
- Crime is a product of free will, hedonism, rationality, and utilitarianism (correct)
- Crime is caused by evil spirits possessing criminals
- Crime is caused by the lack of happiness
- Crime is caused by the absence of sound judgment and logic
Who is considered the father of classical criminology?
Who is considered the father of classical criminology?
- Jeremy Bentham
- Plato
- Cesare Beccaria (correct)
- Socrates
Who developed the concept of utilitarianism?
Who developed the concept of utilitarianism?
- Plato
- Cesare Beccaria
- Socrates
- Jeremy Bentham (correct)
What does the term 'hedonism' refer to?
What does the term 'hedonism' refer to?
According to the text, Demonology Theory is grounded on the belief that criminals are possessed by ______ spirits which compel them to commit crimes.
According to the text, Demonology Theory is grounded on the belief that criminals are possessed by ______ spirits which compel them to commit crimes.
According to the text, what is the meaning of the word 'theory'?
According to the text, what is the meaning of the word 'theory'?
According to the text, Utilitarianism means the greatest ______.
According to the text, Utilitarianism means the greatest ______.
According to the text, Jeremy Bentham is the founder of ______.
According to the text, Jeremy Bentham is the founder of ______.
According to the text, Cesare Beccaria is considered the ______ of classical criminology.
According to the text, Cesare Beccaria is considered the ______ of classical criminology.
According to the text, the Classical School views crime as a product of ______.
According to the text, the Classical School views crime as a product of ______.
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Classical School: Crime Causation
Classical School: Crime Causation
Crime results from choices based on free will, seeking pleasure, rational thought, and maximizing utility.
Father of Classical Criminology
Father of Classical Criminology
Cesare Beccaria is known as the founder of classical criminology.
Utilitarianism's Developer
Utilitarianism's Developer
Jeremy Bentham developed the concept that actions are moral if they promote happiness and immoral if they promote pain.
What is Hedonism?
What is Hedonism?
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Demonology Theory
Demonology Theory
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Meaning of 'Theory'
Meaning of 'Theory'
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Utilitarianism's Goal
Utilitarianism's Goal
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Bentham's Philosophy
Bentham's Philosophy
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Who Was Cesare Beccaria?
Who Was Cesare Beccaria?
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Classical School View
Classical School View
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Study Notes
Classical School of Criminology
- The Classical School views crime as a product of free will and rational choice.
Key Figures in Classical Criminology
- Cesare Beccaria is considered the father of classical criminology.
- Jeremy Bentham is the founder of utilitarianism.
Utilitarianism
- Utilitarianism is a concept developed by Jeremy Bentham, which means the greatest happiness for the greatest number.
- Hedonism is referred to as the pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain.
Demonology Theory
- Demonology Theory is grounded on the belief that criminals are possessed by evil spirits which compel them to commit crimes.
Theory and Concepts
- A theory is a systematic and structured set of concepts, definitions, and propositions.
- Classical criminology is focused on the concept of free will and rational choice.
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