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Retribution: Punishment's Formative Aim, John M. Finnis
Retribution: Punishment's Formative Aim, John M. Finnis
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This Article explores the theoretical underinnings of punishment, in light of statements made about punishment in the works of Friedrich Nietzsche.
What Is The Common Good, And Why Does It Concern The Client's Lawyer?, John M. Finnis
What Is The Common Good, And Why Does It Concern The Client's Lawyer?, John M. Finnis
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Why is anything of real concern to any of us? Because, besides our simply emotional motives, we have reasons for action (which may be supported or opposed by our emotions). What are reasons for action? Some are instrumental, means to further ends: I have reason to start reading this paper to you, and you had reason to come back into the room to hear it. What reasons? Well, doing so is my contribution to this symposium's reflection on its subject-matter. That reflection, in turn, is intended to be instrumental in promoting a wider and deeper understanding of an important set …