"De Universitate Delinquente, Eiusque Poenis," authored by Nicolaus Hieronymus Gundling and Christian Philipp Stoll, explores the concept of corporate or collective criminal responsibility and its associated punishments. This historical legal treatise delves into the complexities of holding an entire body, such as a university, accountable for the transgressions of its members. Examining historical precedents and philosophical underpinnings, the authors consider the nuances of justice, equity, and the enforcement of laws within such institutions.
The work offers valuable insights into the evolution of legal thought and the challenges inherent in applying principles of criminal law to collective entities. Its enduring relevance lies in its exploration of foundational questions concerning accountability, governance, and the balance between individual and collective responsibility. Scholars of legal history, jurisprudence, and criminal law will find this a compelling examination of a fascinating and often overlooked area of legal theory.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Related Subjects
History