The Philosophy of Criminal Law

An Introduction

Christopher Cowley (University College Dublin, Ireland), Nicola Padfield

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Routledge
05 February 2024

Jurisprudence & philosophy of law; Criminology: legal aspects; Criminal law & procedure

The Philosophy of Criminal Law: An Introduction explores the central concepts of criminal law, such as intention, complicity and duress, and how they work, both within criminal law practice and in our everyday lives, from legal and philosophical perspectives.

At the heart of the book is the central philosophical concept of responsibility: what does it mean to be responsible for an act, to hold someone responsible for an act, or to give an excuse in order to avoid responsibility for an act? Offering talking points to enrich an ongoing conversation, this unique textbook addresses all of these questions in an accessible way for law and non-law students alike. Real cases are examined in detail and a critical approach to the criminal law is adopted throughout. The focus will be mainly on the criminal law of England and Wales, with occasional cases from other jurisdictions, and occasional examples from other areas of law.

This text will be ideal reading for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of law, philosophy and criminology, as well as political science and sociology.

By: Christopher Cowley (University College Dublin Ireland), Nicola Padfield
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 480g
ISBN: 9781032398976
ISBN 10: 1032398973
Pages: 174
Publication Date: 05 February 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction 2. Intentional action 3. Recklessness 4. Negligence 5. Causation 6. Inchoate offences 7. Complicity 8. Homicide and Assault 9. Sexual offences 10. Defences 11. Punishment, pardons, and parole

Christopher Cowley works at the School of Philosophy of University College Dublin, Ireland. Nicola Padfield is Emeritus Professor of Criminal and Penal Justice at the University of Cambridge