CRM 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Bourgeoisie, Francis Galton, Atavism
7 Feb 2018
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Basic principles and influences of biological positivism. Basic principles and influences of psychological positivism. Tutorial session: continue watching film & discussion. Appreciate how positivism emerged out of the historical shift in the 19th century. Outline the basic concepts of and the differences between physical and psychological positivism. Explain how these models have shaped criminal justice. Describe how positivistic approaches compare/contrast with classical models. Critically evaluate the strengths, limitations, assumptions, and implications. Describe how positivist approaches are illustrated/challenged in the film. Theoretical model emerging out of the changes in the 19th century. Continuity and change from the classical models. Aristocracy vs. peasantry -> bourgeoisie (own the means of production) vs. Proletariat (common folk who work for those with power) Focus on progress: society ( civilization ) moves forward. With leaps in industry and technology, european domination on the world stage: colonialism, imperialism. Extension of the focus on science from the classical model.
