PLSC 24901 /40710 - Punishment and Social Theory

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University of Chicago

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Since the modern period, the discourse on punishment has cycled through three sets of questions. The first, born of the Enlightenment itself, inquired into the foundations of the sovereign's right to punish. With the birth of social sciences and critical theory, a second set of questions arose exploring the function of punishment: What is it that we do when we punish A series of further critiques of meta-narratives, of functionalism, and of scientific objectivity softened this line of inquiry and helped shape a third question: What is the cultural meaning of our punishment practices Through readings in social and political theory (e.g., Durkheim, Foucault, the Frankfurt School; more contemporary writings on punishment), we explore these modern debates over punishment practices and institutions. B. Harcourt. Autumn. ( A)

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3.00

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WWW.UCHICAGO.EDU

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(773) 702-1234

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Quarter

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