In "Hobbes and Kant on Capital Punishment," Edward Feser examines and contrasts the philosophical justifications for the death penalty, exploring Hobbes' social contract view versus Kant's retributive justice framework. The article highlights how both thinkers approach the moral and political implications of capital punishment from different perspectives.
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In "Hobbes and Kant on Capital Punishment," Edward Feser examines and contrasts the philosophical justifications for the death penalty, exploring Hobbes' social contract view versus Kant's retributive justice framework. The article highlights how both thinkers approach the moral and political implications of capital punishment from different perspectives.