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Theories of Punishment
LAW 3422

Jointly Offered with: Faculty of Arts & Sciences as PHIL 288P

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Description

Prerequisites: None

Exam Type: No Exam

This seminar will examine philosophical theories of the justification of punishment based on deterrence, retribution, communication, rights forfeiture, corrective justice, consent, and more.

This seminar is cross-listed with the Philosophy department at FAS.

School Harvard Law School
Credits 2
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Department Law School
Course Component Seminar
Subject Law
Grading Basis HLS Graded