Fontes Cintra, Antonio (2019) Neuromoral Theory – A new Lombrosionism supported by the recent findings of neuroscience. Rivista di Criminologia, Vittimologia e Sicurezza, XIII (3). pp. 53-65. ISSN 1971-033X
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Abstract
Cesare Lombroso's theory had a great impact at the end of the nineteenth century, but in the face of its evident reductionism, soon fell into disrepute. In the last two decades, however, in-depth studies in neuroscience have provided evidence of genetic or congenital predispositions to crime. Likewise, it is reported emblematic cases of individuals who throughout social life have had socially adequate behavior and who, due to brain lesions or tumors, have developed impulses that have led them to commit barbarous crimes. The many studies cited point out to abnormalities in the pre-frontal cortex region of the brain. The neuromoral theory is presented in its solid scientific structure, theoretical bases and conclusions, contrasting it with the statements made by Lombroso, which will reveal surprising coincidence in the findings, despite the theoretical references, methodology and fundamentals being completely different. The assumptions and assertions are then placed in the light of the long-time continuous discussion amid the philosophical perspective of determinists and libertarians and the necessary consequences that will fall upon criminal policy. At the end, the repercussions and alternatives for the imputation process of responsibilities, punishment and rehabilitation are discussed.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Neuromoral theory; Cesare Lombroso; crime; responsibility; punishment; rehabilitation |
| Subjects: | 300 Scienze sociali |
| Depositing User: | Prof.ssa Raffaella Sette |
| Date Deposited: | 20 Jan 2020 14:33 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Jan 2020 14:33 |
| URI: | http://eprints.bice.rm.cnr.it/id/eprint/19371 |
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