Cesare Lombroso

findings of Cesare Lombroso through his life work. With this in mind, the concept of criminal atavism, atavism and the five types of criminals will be explored, along with some insight on the history of Cesare Lombroso. The evidence shows that Lombroso made an excellent discovery opening the door to criminology. Criminology is an area of sociology that focuses on the study of crimes and their causes, effects, and social impact. “The responsibilities of a criminologist’s job involves analyzing data to…

Cesare Lombroso. Illustrative studies in criminal anthropology. III. The physiognomy of the anarchists. The Monist, Vol. 1, No. 3 (April, 1891), pp. 336-343. In “Illustrative Studies in Criminal Anthropology,” Cesare Lombroso discusses studies of which he has undertaken in the area of “criminal anthropology” as they relate to “political criminals.” Lombroso states that “political criminals” have many characteristics of the standard “criminal type” and a specific type of physiognomy, such as…

a split nature that included, his logical intellectual human side that strived for holiness. According to St. Augustine a man’s intellect was the intermediary between god and self. Man’s other side is bestial in nature, and from this side comes sin and separation from God. This bestial nature can be manifested on earth through criminality. It was a constant struggle between these two natures of man that defined his morality. What must be noted is that the underlying assumption of this system…

What makes a book stand the test of time, and also remain as a notable perspective within politics; having been written over five-hundred years ago? As for Machiavelli’s The Prince, scholars and politicians continue to find themselves drawing back to many of his perspectives on politics, and the qualities a good ruler. His insights on political leadership has sparked much debate over time, which is exactly why many continue to pursuit an understanding on his viewpoints, and their applications to…

What does it mean to be Machiavellian? This could be defined in a number of ways but to begin I will start out with a simple definition. According to the Oxford English dictionary Machiavellian is defined as: Cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one’s career. Another site (dictionary.com) defines it as being or acting in accordance with the principles of government analyzed in Machiavelli 's “The Prince”, in which political expediency is placed above…

At the time of writing 'Julius Caesar, ' Shakespeare would have known of the reputation of 'The Prince ' and the idea of the immoral 'Machiavel ', the mythical figure who would stop at nothing to gain his ends. This and his admiration of Cesare Borgia, a name associated with betrayal and murder, led to the general dislike of Machiavelli. The character in 'Julius Caesar ' who best represents this characterisation is Mark Antony, Caesar 's right hand man. In Acts II and III, following Caesar…

In The Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli’s understanding of virtue and effective rule emphasizes the maintenance of political power and the disregard for morality, differing from the ideology of the classic political philosophers. Machiavelli’s concept of virtue is centered around the glorification of a ruler, facilitated by behavioural traits such as bravery, cleverness, deceptiveness, and ruthlessness. Effective rule requires these attributes, as the successful application of these characteristics…

fortune that helped them to become ruler. Because Trump is a business man and has no prior experience as a politician, nor does he have an extensive knowledge about the political process, some believe that Trump’s success is a result of good fortune working in his favor. If this is true, Machiavelli would warn Trump about the problems he might face if he does become president. Because Trump lived his life as a “private citizen,” rather than a politician, Trump would not “know how to hold [his]…

What role would an oppressive ruler take in a society where loyalty is fundamental? An analysis of Creon, a king with an iron-fisted rule in Sophocles’ Antigone, reveals how he not only helps develop the plot but also affects other characters through his dialogue and decisions. By using Creon, Sophocles writes about pride as a catalyst for downfall, conflict in the midst of oppression, and the aspects of human law. In Antigone, Creon’s main functions are portrayed through his contributions to…

As the Rational Choice Theory was developed in the eighteenth century as an Italian man by the name of Cesare Beccaria created rational classical criminology. As a philosopher, he assessed the social thoughts of people and came to the conclusion that they were ultimately “egotistical and self centered” and that the main determining factor to avoid crime results from a fear of punishment (Siegal, 103.) The Rational Choice Theory is based on the assumption that decisions with criminal intent are…