Early & Classical Theories
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This video explores Cesare Beccaria’s foundational arguments against the death penalty, making it highly relevant for criminology students studying classical theory and penal reform. It highlights Beccaria’s emphasis on proportional punishment, the immorality of state-sanctioned killing, and the importance of humane treatment. The video offers a concise introduction to his […]
(2018). Chapter 1: Criminal Entryways in the Writing of Cesare Beccaria. In Ruth Ann Triplett (Ed.), The Handbook of the History and Philosophy of Criminology. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. BMCC students and faculty have free access to this ebook with their CUNYfirst login credentials at ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bmcc/detail.action?docID=5144712
Go to straight to the chapter on Pressbooks https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/criminologyintro/part/chapter-3-origins-of-criminology/ See the book on this hub site openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crj-102-criminology-oer-course-hub/textbook-zero-cost.
This video introduces Jeremy Bentham’s Panopticon as a prison design rooted in his utilitarian philosophy, aiming to maximize control and minimize harm through constant surveillance. For criminology students, it illustrates how Bentham believed behavior could be regulated by making individuals feel they are always being watched, even if they are […]
Beccaria, C. (1872). An essay on crimes and punishments (M. de Voltaire, Commentary). W. C. Little & Co. (Original work published 1764)
