Sociology 2266A/B Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Rational Choice Theory, Suicide Act 1961, Bloody Code
26 Jul 2020
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Utilitarianism: underpins rational actor model, key publication: an introduction to the principles of morals and legislation (1789) by jeremy. Bentham: bentham uses the concept of utilitarianism to devise a system of laws to regulate human behaviour: Interestingly, bentham argued that some criminal acts should not be punished: It is unnecessary because the end can be better brought about through education or instruction bentham showing insight into social factors for crime. Panopticon: committed to reform bentham considered an appropriate model of punishment based on his views on criminal behaviour mass incarceration, when bentham is writing prisons used mainly as holding people for trial of for debtors (see. Impact of classicism on the cjs: mens rea with regards to intention and culpability see sentencing tariff (sentencing guidelines. Instead, criminals make decisions in terms of limited or bounded rationality (hopkins-burke: thus, crime is a rational act, but there are degrees of rationality. Seminar: explain the key features of classicism.
