Sociology 2259 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Deterrence Theory, Deism, Jeremy Bentham
18 Jan 2015
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Monotheistic: one god, people, people had some responsibility toward their behavior vs. polytheistic: multiple gods, more random. From supernatural beliefs about deviance to the notion of deviance as rational calculation (the deviant is a rational actor: modern jurisprudence- laws and principals that govern court rulings, deviance is a choice, weighing the pros and cons. Deviance as a behavior that eroded the greater good of society. Torture was futile- not a means for salvation. Deterrence was emerging as the new way to control deviance. Religion and science clashed- swift and certain punishment enforced through controlled condition themselves fit the crime. Types of dominant punishment in the demonic period were considered crimes in. Systemic, orderly, legislated way of dealing with conformity- punishment should. Rational hedonistic (seek pleasure, avoid pain) actor with free will perception of opportunity assessment of probable risk decision to conform or offend.
