After Evil

Responding to Wrongdoing

Autor*innen

• Geoffrey Scarre

Parameter

• 212 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Juristische Literatur
• Philosophie
• Recht
• Sozialwissenschaften

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Exploring the nature of moral evils, this book delves into human responses such as forgiveness and punishment, addressing the complexities they entail. The author advocates for a utilitarian perspective on forgiveness, emphasizing its role in healing from harm. Additionally, the text examines the virtues of mercy, the implications of revenge, and the justification for judicial punishment, particularly regarding war criminals. With a thorough review of existing literature, it offers fresh insights into an increasingly relevant ethical discourse, appealing to philosophers and political thinkers alike.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Einband: Paperback