Ted Honderich's Punishment is the best-known book on the
justifications put forward for state punishment. This enlarged and
developed edition brings his writing to a new audience. With new
chapters on determinism and responsibility, plus a new conclusion,
the book also remains true to its original realism about almost all
talk of retribution and proportionality. Honderich investigates all
the commonsensical notions of why and when punishment is morally
necessary, engaging with the language of public debate by
politicians and other public figures. Honderich then puts forward
his own argument that punishment is legitimate when it is in accord
with the principle of humanity. Written in a clear, sharp style and
seasoned with a dry wit, this is the most important work on the
reasoning behind our penal systems. It is a pleasure to read for
philosophers and non-philosophers alike.
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