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Classicism Key Points Flashcards

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Roots of Classicism

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Enlightenment

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Focus of Classicism

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Individual choices - MICRO level

Criminal administration - MESO level

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Approach to Crime

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Philosophical: social contract theory; utilitarianism

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View of human nature

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Based on free will and choice
Naturally hedonistic
Moral responsibility for one’s own behaviour

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View of CJS

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Social contract feature; exists to protect society; due process and concern with civil rights

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Key concepts

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Free will/Rationality
Proportionality
Deterrence

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View of justice system

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informed by social contract - exists for mutual benefit and protection of society; definite, proportionate crimes and sentences needed

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Purpose of punishment

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Deterrence

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Criminological experts

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Philosophers and social reformers

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Form of law

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Exact specification of crimes and sanctions

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