Comparing the classical and positivist schools of criminology, which one do you subscribe to? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
Beccaria based theory on Christianity and the notion of good versus evil.
Free will to do good or evil, commit crime or not
Punishment to fit the crime; goal is deterrence
Positivist school argues no free will but subject to influence of outside factors
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