Description
Albert Camus delivers a searing indictment of capital punishment in this profound essay, written during a time when the guillotine was still France's instrument of execution. He meticulously dissects the moral and philosophical justifications for state-sanctioned killing, exposing its inherent barbarity and questioning its efficacy as a deterrent. Camus argues passionately against the death penalty, challenging readers to confront the ethical implications of a justice system that mirrors the violence it seeks to punish. This timeless work remains a cornerstone of abolitionist thought, urging a reevaluation of societal responses to crime and punishment.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2020
96 pages
ISBN: 9780241475225
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Details
First Published
1957
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Reflections on the Guillotine by Albert Camus.