The Universal Illusion Of Free Will And Criminal Responsibility

By Augustin Frederic Hamon

Book Overview

""The Universal Illusion Of Free Will And Criminal Responsibility"" by A. Hamon is a philosophical exploration of the concept of free will and its relationship to criminal responsibility. The book argues that the belief in free will is a universal illusion that has been perpetuated by society and that it is not a valid basis for criminal punishment.The author delves into the history of the concept of free will, tracing its origins to ancient Greece and examining its evolution through the centuries. He also explores the scientific and philosophical arguments against free will, citing studies that show the brain making decisions before the conscious mind is aware of them.Hamon argues that the belief in free will has led to a flawed criminal justice system that punishes individuals for actions that they may not have had complete control over. He suggests that a more effective approach would be to focus on rehabilitation and social reintegration rather than punishment.Overall, ""The Universal Illusion Of Free Will And Criminal Responsibility"" challenges readers to question their assumptions about free will and its role in society, and offers a thought-provoking perspective on criminal justice reform.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163591203
• ISBN13: 9781163591208
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"