Is Death Different?
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The article argues that the death penalty and certain noncapital sentences, particularly lengthy prison terms without parole, inflict comparable harm by severely disrupting an individual's ability to construct a meaningful life over time. It challenges the legal distinction that treats the death penalty as uniquely harmful, advocating for similar scrutiny and procedural protections for harsh prison sentences. The analysis centers on the idea that both types of punishment interfere with long-term relationships, personal growth, and the pursuit of life goals, thereby undermining human dignity and autonomy.
DOI: 10.17613/rw5eb-6yt89
Author: Bronsther, Jacob
Institution: Michigan State University
Language: English
Topic: Torture, Ethics, and Law
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7103197457
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