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In Defence of Punishment and the Unified Theory of Punishment: A Reply (2014)
Journal Article
Brooks, T. (2016). In Defence of Punishment and the Unified Theory of Punishment: A Reply. Criminal Law and Philosophy, 10(3), 629-638. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11572-014-9348-8

My book, Punishment, has three aims: to provide the most comprehensive and updated examination of the philosophy of punishment available, to advance a new theory—the unified theory of punishment—as a compelling alternative to available theories and t... Read More about In Defence of Punishment and the Unified Theory of Punishment: A Reply.

Equality, Fairness and Responsibility in an Unequal World (2014)
Journal Article
Brooks, T. (2014). Equality, Fairness and Responsibility in an Unequal World. Symposion (Iaşi. Online), 1(2), 147-153

Severe poverty is a major global problem about risk and inequality. What, if any, is the relationship between equality, fairness and responsibility in an unequal world? I argue for four conclusions. The first is the moral urgency of severe poverty. W... Read More about Equality, Fairness and Responsibility in an Unequal World.

On F. H. Bradley’s “Some Remarks on Punishment” (2014)
Journal Article
Brooks, T. (2014). On F. H. Bradley’s “Some Remarks on Punishment”. Ethics: An International Journal of Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy, 125(1), 223-225. https://doi.org/10.1086/677017

Bradley’s essay marks a key historical moment in the development of penal theories. The orthodox view is that different penal goals cannot be united in a coherent framework. Bradley demonstrates that penal pluralism in a coherent theory is possible,... Read More about On F. H. Bradley’s “Some Remarks on Punishment”.

Criminal justice at a crossroads : why victims should have a say. (2014)
Journal Article
Brooks, T. (2014). Criminal justice at a crossroads : why victims should have a say. Political Insight, 5(2), 34-37. https://doi.org/10.1111/2041-9066.12061

Public satisfaction with the criminal justice system is plummeting. What can policymakers do? Thom Brooks argues that restorative justice could provide an alternative to the traditional courtroom that would restore public confidence, reduce reoffendi... Read More about Criminal justice at a crossroads : why victims should have a say..

What is Wrong about the "Criminal Mind"? (2014)
Journal Article
Brooks, T. (2014). What is Wrong about the "Criminal Mind"?. Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly, 65(2), 141-151

Retributivists argue for a strong link between a criminal’s mind-set at the time of an offence and our community’s response through punishment. This view claims that punishment can be justified depending on the possession of a criminal mind which can... Read More about What is Wrong about the "Criminal Mind"?.

Remedial Responsibilities beyond Nations (2014)
Journal Article
Brooks, T. (2014). Remedial Responsibilities beyond Nations. Journal of Global Ethics, 10(2), 156-166. https://doi.org/10.1080/17449626.2014.933119

David Miller’s theory of nationalism and national responsibility offers the leading alternative ‘anticosmopolitan’ theory of global justice. His theory claims that ‘nations’ may be held responsible for the benefits and harms resulting from their coll... Read More about Remedial Responsibilities beyond Nations.