In this episode, David discusses the legal practice of punishing people for misbehaving or breaking laws. He explores the justifications for the practice on a legal, practical, and moral level, and looks at possible ways that punishment could be replaced with better approaches.

Contents:
- Overview  and definition of punishment
- Philosophy of punishment
- Justifications for punishment
- Alternatives and ways forward
- Justice
- Reform
- Restorative justice

My email address:
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Links:

Pragmatic ethics:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pragmatic_ethics

Restorative justice:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restorative_justice

Best book on punishment I've read:
David Boonin – The Problem of Punishment
https://www.amazon.ca/Problem-Punishment-David-Boonin/dp/052170961X