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An Essay On Crime & Punishments by Voltaire

26 Jun 2024

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Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/795754to listen full audiobooks. Title: An Essay On Crime & Punishments Author: Voltaire Narrator: The Bell, Geoffrey Giuliano Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 42 minutes Release date: June 26, 2024 Genres: Lessons in Philosophy Publisher's Summary: 'An Essay on Crime and Punishments' is a seminal work by Cesare Beccaria, first published in 1764. This Enlightenment-era treatise is pivotal in the field of criminology and penology, advocating for the rationalization and humanitarian reform of criminal justice systems. Beccaria, influenced by the Enlightenment ideals of reason and human dignity, critiques the arbitrary and often brutal nature of contemporary punishments. He argues that the purpose of punishment should not be retribution but the prevention of crime, and thus, punishments should be proportionate to the crimes committed. By proposing that laws should be clear, known, and uniformly applied, Beccaria's work challenges the autocratic practices of his time, emphasizing the need for legal reforms that promote fairness and justice. Beccaria's essay had a profound impact on the development of modern criminal law, significantly influencing legal and penal reforms across Europe and America. His advocacy for the abolition of torture and capital punishment, and his belief in the rights of individuals, laid the groundwork for more humane and rational approaches to criminal justice. 'An Essay on Crime and Punishments' underscores the importance of a legal system that respects the social contract, protects individual rights, and seeks to deter crime through rational and just means. Beccaria's insights continue to resonate, serving as a foundational text in the ongoing discourse on criminal justice reform and human rights.

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