PHIL 3475

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PHIL 3475
Philosophy of Punishment

Course information provided by the 2020-2021 Catalog.

This course addresses central debates in the philosophy of legal punishment. We will analyze the leading theories of punishment, including the familiar retributivist and deterrent alternatives, as well as lesser-known hybrid, self-defense, and rehabilitative accounts. We will ask whether each theory offers a general justification for establishing institutions of punishment, and whether each theory justifies specific acts of punishment. Other topics may include criminal responsibility, the legitimacy of collateral consequences (e.g., the denial of felons' voting rights), alternatives to punishment, etc.


Distribution Category (KCM-AS, ETM-AS)

When Offered Fall.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LAW 6030, SHUM 3475

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16786 PHIL 3475   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person

    Hybrid: rotational in person attendance to be determined by instructor.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LAW 6030, SHUM 3475

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20800 PHIL 3475   LEC 002

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    • MW Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Yost, B

  • Instruction Mode: Online

    Hybrid: rotational in person attendance to be determined by instructor.