Forgiveness and Mercy (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Law)

Hampton, Jean,Murphy, Jeffrie G.

ISBN 10: 0521395674 / ISBN 13: 9780521395670

Edité par Cambridge University Press, 1998

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Synopsis :

This book focuses on the degree to which certain moral and legal doctrines are rooted in specific passions that are then institutionalised in the form of criminal law. A philosophical analysis is developed of the following questions: when, if ever, should hatred be overcome by sympathy or compassion? What are forgiveness and mercy and to what degree do they require - both conceptually and morally - the overcoming of certain passions and the motivation by other passions? If forgiveness and mercy indeed are moral virtues, what role, if any, should they play in the law?

Présentation de l'éditeur: This book focuses on the degree to which certain moral and legal doctrines are rooted in specific passions that are then institutionalised in the form of criminal law. A philosophical analysis is developed of the following questions: when, if ever, should hatred be overcome by sympathy or compassion? What are forgiveness and mercy and to what degree do they require - both conceptually and morally - the overcoming of certain passions and the motivation by other passions? If forgiveness and mercy indeed are moral virtues, what role, if any, should they play in the law?

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Forgiveness and Mercy (Cambridge Studies in ...
Éditeur : Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition : 1998
Reliure : paperback
Etat : Acceptable