Reading Assignment for Section 3.1
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 3.1: The Nasty, Brutish, and Short Era.
What You Will Learn
In this section, you will explore the harsh realities of pre-classical justice systems, where severe punishments were the norm. You will examine how early beliefs about human nature influenced these punitive approaches and how shifts in societal and philosophical thought led to calls for more humane and rational justice systems. Finally, you will learn about the key figures and ideas that helped transition from brutal legal practices to the foundations of Classical Criminology and modern legal reforms.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 3.1
- SLO 1: Describe the punitive nature of pre-classical justice systems and their reliance on draconian punishments.
- SLO 2: Analyze the impact of early views on human nature on the development of harsh legal practices.
- SLO 3: Evaluate the role of societal and philosophical shifts towards humane and rational criminal justice approaches.
- SLO 4: Identify key figures and ideas that catalyzed the shift from punitive to reformative justice principles.
- SLO 5: Examine the historical context leading to the emergence of Classical Criminology and modern legal reforms.
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