Guilt and Shame,Justice and Mercy |
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| Authors: | Jonathan Rothchild |
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| Abstract: | This essay argues that the criminal justice system in the United States is flawed because it focuses principally on punishment of illegal actions without considering offenders as persons in their entirety. It considers the role that constructive shame and mercy can play in addressing this flaw. The essay concludes by applying this argument to the case of shaming penalties within criminal justice. |
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| Keywords: | criminal justice guilt mercy punishment shame |
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