The Concept of Punishment in H.L.A. Hart

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/daimon.352491
Keywords: Hart, Punishment, Consecuentialism, Retribuism, Justification

Abstract

In order to establish the basis of a fair criminal punishment, H.L.A. Hart proposes an alternative view to the traditional versions. Hart’s approach shows that the main approaches have not overcome problems of unquestionable importance: the moral justification of criminal punishment and its fair application. In this sense, Hart’s work is between consequentialism and retributivism. In this way if a punishment is to be justified must have good consequences on society punishing only those who deserve it. Finally, Hart’s approach will connect with his own conception of law giving individuals the capacities to guide their own life with foresight, confidence, security and freedom.

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01-01-2021
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Gragera Junco, J. M. (2021). The Concept of Punishment in H.L.A. Hart. Daimon Revista Internacional de Filosofia, (82), 125–140. https://doi.org/10.6018/daimon.352491
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