The Positive School of Criminology / Three Lectures Given at the University of Naples, Italy on April 22, 23 and 24, 1901

Name: The Positive School of Criminology / Three Lectures Given at the University of Naples, Italy on April 22, 23 and 24, 1901
Author: Enrico Ferri

By Enrico Ferri

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The author presents a positivist program for studying crime as a social and biological phenomenon, tracing the limitations of classical legal abstractions and arguing for empirical, scientific diagnosis of criminality. Across a set of lectures, he examines causes of crime, including individual predispositions and social conditions, and advocates humane, preventive, and reform-oriented responses rooted in natural science and sociology. He calls for reorganizing criminal justice toward treatment, environmental reform, and social policies that address the moral diseases of insanity, suicide, and criminal behavior, insisting that ideals and scientific methods must combine to produce effective, compassionate remedies.

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Enrico Ferri

Enrico Ferri was an Italian criminologist, sociologist, and socialist, known for his contributions to the field of criminal sociology. His notable work, "Criminal Sociology," explores the social factors influencing criminal behavior and advocates for a scientific approach to understanding crime. Ferri was a prominent figure in the Positive School of Criminology, emphasizing empirical research and the application of scientific methods to social issues. He also engaged with contemporary social theories, as seen in his writings on socialism and modern science, where he examined the intersections of Darwinism, Spencerian sociology, and Marxist thought. His lectures and publications have left a lasting impact on criminology and social science.