ESSAY ON: Plato’s “Gorgias” and Curing the Evil of Crime

Number of Pages 6

This research paper: A 6 page paper which considers the validity of Socrates’ argument that just punishment benefits those upon whom it is imposed because it ‘cures’ them of their wickedness. Specifically considered is if punishment should be directed toward curing criminals or if it should have some other aim such as a deterrent or exacting retribution and whether punishment actually ‘cures’ criminals or should be replaced by psychiatric or other forms of treatment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.


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