Cesare Beccaria
1 book
About the Author
Cesare Beccaria was an Italian philosopher and jurist whose influential writings on criminal justice and legal reform helped shape modern penal theory. His work emphasized the importance of proportionality in punishment and the prevention of crime through rational laws rather than harsh retribution. Beccaria advocated for the abolition of torture and the death penalty, promoting instead a system grounded in deterrence and human rights. His ideas continue to resonate in contemporary discussions of justice and legal ethics.
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Books by Cesare Beccaria
