Classical,Pre-classical &Neo classical schools

Classical,Pre-classical &Neo classical schools

by Rifah Tasnim Kabbo -
Number of replies: 2

PRE CLASSICAL SCHOOL (DEMONOLOGICAL THEORY):

17-18th century

Religion was at the peak level

No scientific explanation

 Evil power influence

Lose the sense of morality

Criticism Treatment - Torture


Classical school:

18th century

Supported by "Beccaria"

Rejected Pre-Classical school's theory

Based upon free will concept (Commit Crime)

Punishment should be according to crime not more not less.

Focused on crime only not on criminal

Criticism Ignored the criminal differences like first time offender or habitual offender.

NEO CLASSICAL SCHOOL:

Upgraded version of classical school focused to understand the facts, circumstances, mental state of the offender

Categorized as first offender, habitual offender, minor, insane, idiot etc.

 Punishment should be as per the category of the offender

Criticism:- This school focused on punishment