Explain the idea of deterrence as Beccaria conceived of it, and what points you think make up the strengths/weaknesses of those ideas

What will be an ideal response?


Answer:
• Rational human nature
• Enlightened justice system and administration of legal punishments
• Corrected the injustices
• Had purpose to protect the liberty and dignity of individual citizens
• Achieve the greatest good for the greatest number of people
• Aim to prevent crime in order to not have to punish

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