An Eye for an Eye: The Immorality of Punishing by Death
(Paperback, Second Edition)
Publishing Details
An Eye for an Eye: The Immorality of Punishing by Death
By (Author) Stephen Nathanson
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
9th October 2001
Second Edition
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Ethics and moral philosophy
Ethical issues, topics and debates
179.7
Physical Properties
Paperback
224
Width 155mm, Height 230mm, Spine 17mm
345g
Description
The death penalty issue has become the epitome of the unresolvable issue, the question that people answer on the basis of gut reactions rather than logical arguments. Stephen Nathanson evaluates arguments for and against the death penalty and ultimately defends an abolitionist position to the controversial practice. In addition to the original text, this edition includes an updated bibliography and arguments showing how and why the death penalty is inconsistent with respect for life and a commitment to justice.
Author Bio
Stephen Nathanson is professor of philosophy at Northeastern University in the US and the author of Economic Justice and Should We Consent to Be Governed In addition to his extensive writings on the death penalty, many of which have been anthologized, Nathanson has also written on patriotism and economic justice.
