Tom Sorell

Moral theory and capital punishment

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ISBN 13:
9780631153221
author:
Tom Sorell
format:
Paperback
publisher:
John Wiley & Sons
language:
English
Publication Year:
1987
Pages:
184
Dimensions:
21.95 x 15.9 x 1.17 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Penology,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£37.80

Description

Tom Sorell's Moral Theory and Capital Punishment explores how philosophical theories of right and wrong can inform our understanding of capital punishment. By examining leading moral theories, Sorell argues that they do not provide definitive answers to the question of whether the death penalty is morally justifiable. Instead, he shows how these theories can be used to raise the standard of justification for claims about capital punishment, abortion, and euthanasia. This book illustrates how philosophical theory can be applied to questions of wide public concern, providing a nuanced analysis of the complex issues surrounding the death penalty. Sorell concludes that while there are certain circumstances in which capital punishment may be morally justifiable, introducing it into general legislation is extremely difficult due to its inherent risks and uncertainties.

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