Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender,Queer 111 - Just Punishment

Institution:

Colgate University

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K. Carlsmith This course examines the moral and psychological bases for administering punishment to other people. Students begin by reading the works of moral philosophers such as Kant, Mill, and Bentham who provide opposing justifications for the right of society to punish those who break the law. As the semester progresses, the course's focus shifts to the psychological justifications that people use in day-to-day punishment. Students examine cutting-edge research from psychologists who examine the discrepancy between the reasons people give for punishment and the actual factors that determine their punishment. Thus, students first explore the "moral ought" question typical of philosophy, and second explore the "descriptive norms" of actual behavior that is typical of psychology. A major focus of the course is the epistemological question of how different disciplines derive knowledge, both in general and with regard to punishment. The course includes collection and analysis of empirical data, travel to a national conference on justice and the law, and guest speakers from outside of academ

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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