List and explain the key principles of classical criminology. Explain the neoclassical perspective and how it differs from classical criminology
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should include the key assumptions of classical theories, which include the belief that crime is caused by the exercise of free will and that humans are rational, the assumption that pain and pleasure are the central determinants of behavior, the belief that crime is immoral because it erodes the bond between the individual and society, the view of punishment as a necessary evil that may be required to deter law violators from future crime and serve as an example to others, and the belief that crime prevention is possible through swift and certain punishment. A discussion of contemporary neoclassical criminology, which places more emphasis on rationality and cognition, should also be included. Some discussion of Beccaria and Bentham, and of rational choice and routine activities theory may also be incorporated.
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