Critique of punishment II

Abstract

THIS IS THE SECOND PART OF A WORK ABOUT THE THEORIES USED TO JUSTIFY PUNISHMENT IN CRIMINAL LAW. IN THIS ARTICLE, THE AUTHOR ANALYZES A SERIES OF APOCRYPHAL JUSTIFICATIONS FOR PUNISHMENT, THAT ARE SECONDARY IN THE OFICIAL DISCOURSE. AFTER CONCLUDING THAT NONE OF THEM IS CONVINCING AND THAT THE DEMAND FOR PUNISHMENT CANNOT BE EXPLAINED RATIONALY, THE AUTHOR CRITICIZES THE DEMAND FOR PUNISHMENT ITSELF.