On the need for a philosophical investigation of capital punishment by the U.S. Supreme Court

The Supreme Court needs to clearly articulate the legal-political philosophy underlying its decisions so that consistency can be sought. Decisions involving life-and-death issued, such as capital punishment, should be based on sound, articulated philosophy rather than public opinion polls and the pe...

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Main Author: Fishman, Ethan M. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 1982
In: American journal of criminal justice
Year: 1982, Volume: 7, Issue: 1, Pages: 61-77
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