P<strong>Responsibility and Punishment</strong> Third Edition presents a clearheaded defenseof retributivism against several longstanding criticisms. In the end... » 

PResponsibility and Punishment Third Edition presents a clearheaded defenseof retributivism against several longstanding criticisms. In the end a viableversion of retributivism emerges as one which withstands more criticism thancompeting theories of responsibility and punishment. Extending the problem ofwrong doing to collectives and compensation Corlett explores the matter ofreparations for past wrongs in the case of the crimes committed against NativeAmericans by the United States Government. No other philosophical work onresponsibility and punishment exhibits this breadth of scope as it delvesdeeply into particular concerns with retributivism responsibility and certainareas of compensation. Academicians and professionals in ethics moral socialpolitical and legal philosophy are likely to benefit from this analyticaltreatment of responsibility and punishment.P TOCPPreface. Introduction. 1The Problem of Responsibility. 2 The Problem of Punishment. 3. Foundationsof a Kantian Retributivism. 4 Assessing Retributivism. 5 ForgivenessMercy and Punishment. 6. Capital Punishment. 7 The Problem of CollectiveResponsibility. 8 Corporate Responsibility and Punishment. 9 CollectiveWrongdoing Reparations and Native Americans. Conclusion. List of Sources.Index.P «