Forgiveness and Mercy Paperback / softback
by Jeffrie G. Murphy, Jean Hampton
Part of the Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Law series
Paperback / softback
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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?
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- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:31/08/1990
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- ISBN:9780521395670
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:208 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:31/08/1990
- Category:
- ISBN:9780521395670
