Death Penalty Research Paper by supercalifragilistic

Death Penalty
A philosophical discussion of capital punishment.
# 97454 | 1,026 words | 3 sources | MLA | 2007 | US
Published on Aug 17, 2007 in Criminology (Criminal Justice and Corrections) , Hot Topics (Capital Punishment)


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Description:

This paper traces the history of capital punishment and further discusses it from a philosophical perspective. Several issues are examined regarding the death penalty, including asking ourselves under which conditions the only just punishment for the crime is death. The author also argues that the death penalty should not be used for revenge.

Sample of Sources Used:

  • Cohen, Michael. "The Victims and the Furies in American Courts". The Humanist. Jan/Feb, 2006; 66:1, p19(5).
  • Coope, Christopher Miles. "Death Sentences". Philosophy January, 2006; 81:315, p5-32.
  • "The Hangman's Knot". The Christian Century. Feb 2007; 124:3, p5.

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