Sociology 2259 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Beer Street And Gin Lane, Deism, Limited Government
22 Apr 2013
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Soc 2259 lecture 4: classical theories of deviance 1700-1800. Slow and contested from monotheistic to classical period. By the early 18th century scientific revolution, new philosophies were beginning to emerge. The idea of deviance as a rational calculation began to emerge" This is a person who makes calculated decisions. Seen as selfish not for the greater good of society. Thinkers of the enlightenment thought that this was not good for society or greater good. Exorcism/ torture was seen as futile and not a means for salvation. Deviance would be deterred through swift punishment through the court system. Wanted deviance to be controlled through something that was orderly and consistent . Perception of opportunity (choose to break the law or not) Assessment of probability risk (what are my chances of getting caught) Now remedy for deviance deterrence or imprisonment. Immanual kant quote it is an age of these ideals but that had not achieved those ideals yet.
