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Showing papers by "H. L. A. Hart published in 1968"


Book
01 Jan 1968

664 citations


Book
01 Jan 1968
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors introduce the notion of Prolegomenon to the principles of Punishment, and introduce the notions of will and responsibility, intention and punishment, negligence, Mens Rea and criminal responsibility.
Abstract: Introduction 1. Prolegomenon to the Principles of Punishment 2. Legal Responsibility and Excuses 3. Murder and the Principles of Punishment: England and the United States 4. Acts of Will and Responsibility 5. Intention and Punishment 6. Negligence, Mens Rea, and Criminal Responsibility 7. Punishment and the Elimination of Responsibility 8. Changing Conceptions of Responsibility 9. Postscript: Responsibility and Retribution

543 citations