Punishment, forgiveness, and mercy

Forgiveness and mercy are often thought of as acts that we perform or gifts that we bestow. In this essay the author focuses on character and explores the implications for punishment if one focuses on having a character that is merciful and forgiving in disposition. He argues that the tension that i...

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Published in:Journal of law and religion
Main Author: Murphy, Jeffrie G. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press [2020]
In: Journal of law and religion
Year: 2020, Volume: 35, Issue: 1, Pages: 5-17
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Punishment / Forgiveness / Grace
RelBib Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
XA Law
Further subjects:B Punishment
B Forgiveness
B Humility
B Love
B Reform
B Rehabilitation
B Mercy
B Kant
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