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Self, Others and the State provides a comprehensive examination of criminal responsibility within its broader social and legal context. Arlie Loughnan explores the fundamental philosophical questions underlying criminal law, including how individuals are constructed as responsible agents and how the state justifies its power to punish. The book analyzes the relationships between personal identity, social relationships, and state authority in determining criminal liability.
Through careful theoretical analysis, Loughnan demonstrates how criminal responsibility is not merely a technical legal concept but is deeply embedded in broader understandings of the self, community, and governance. The work challenges conventional approaches to criminal law by situating responsibility within relational and contextual frameworks. This text is essential for legal scholars, philosophers, and anyone interested in understanding the deeper foundations of criminal justice systems and how law constructs notions of accountability and culpability.
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