Description
This book asks why it is morally permissible for the state to punish people for breaking the law.
About the Author
David Boonin is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He is the author of A Defense of Abortion and Thomas Hobbes and the Science of Moral Virtue, as well as numerous articles on a variety of topics in ethics and applied ethics.
Reviews
'David Boonin's book ... combines an incredible command of the literature with an organized and careful discussion ... this is the best book ever written on the philosophy of punishment ... must reading for anyone who wants to explore the moral status of punishment.' Stephen Kershnar, State University of New York, Fredonia
Book Information
ISBN 9780521709613
Author David Boonin
Format Paperback
Page Count 310
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 480g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 23mm