Thomas Aquinas and the Philosophy of Punishment – Dr. Peter Koritansky
Published: April 22, 2026
Duration: 52:48
Dr. Peter Koritansky argues that Thomas Aquinas grounds punishment in natural law and retributive justice, where punishment is justified not merely to deter or rehabilitate, but to express the moral order and the common good.
This lecture was given on March 5th, 2026, at Cornell University.
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About the Speakers:
Dr. Peter Karl Koritansky is a professor and Director of the Center for Civics, Culture, and Society at Cleveland...