Beschreibung:
First published in 1929, this book explores the crucial, ethical question of the objects and the justification of punishment. Dr. A. C. Ewing considers both the retributive theory and the deterrent theory on the subject whilst remaining commendably unprejudiced.
1. Foreword by Dr. W. D. Ross 2. Author's Preface 3. Introduction 4. The Retributive Theory of Punishment 5. The Utility of Punishment (Especially as a Deterrent) 6. Punishment as Moral Education 7. Reward 8. The Bearing of Our Moral Theory on Practice (Or How We Are to Decide What is Right) 9. Conclusion