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mckennatimberlake

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What is neoclassic criminology? What is the role of positivism in neoclassic criminology?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is the utilitarianism view of punishment conceptualized by Jeremy Bentham?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


kristenb95

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Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Answers should define neoclassic criminology and positivism, and should explain how neoclassical criminology emphasizes the scientific study of crime.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Answers should define utilitarianism (hedonistic calculus) as the belief that behavior holds value to any individual undertaking it according to the amount of pleasure or pain it can be expected to produce for that person, and should discuss how individuals weigh the consequences of their behavior and then act to maximize pleasure and minimize pain.
Objective: Who were some important thinkers of the Classical School of criminology, and what was their legacy?


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