The use or possession of many drugs is currently a criminal offense in the U.S. Can these criminal laws be justified? What are the best reasons to punish or not to punish drug users? These are the fundamental issues debated in this book by two prominent philosophers of law. Douglas Husak argues in favor of drug decriminalization, by clarifying the meaning of crucial terms, such as legalize, decriminalize, and drugs. Peter de Marneffe argues against drug legalization, demonstrating why drug prohibition, especially the prohibition of heroin, is necessary to protect youth from self-destructive drug use.
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In the Untied States today, the use or possession of many drugs is a criminal offense. Can these criminal laws be justified? What are the best reasons to punish or not to punish drug users? These are the fundamental issues debated in this book by two prominent philosophers of law. Douglas Husak argues in favor of drug decriminalization, by clarifying the meaning of crucial terms, such as legalize, decriminalize, and drugs. Peter de Marneffe argues against drug legalization, demonstrating why drug prohibition, especially the prohibition of heroin, is necessary to protect young people from self-destructive drug use.
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This is a phenomenal account of the philosophical arguments for and against prohibiting drugs of abuse. Both authors rely on empirical work in some of their explanations, but the majority of the arguments rest on ethics rather than research BY DESIGN. Each author's logic is nuanced and smart. They disagree on a few assumptions that seem minor at first but essentially lead to different conclusions. (Even the author who argues against prohibition agrees that current cannabis laws are probably unjustified.)This is a superb example of philosophical thinking and a welcome addition to the libraries of anyone on either side of this debate.
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This book was not based on research. It was a point v. counterpoint of the positions on drugs and the effects they have on people. It is an opinion book, not one filled with facts and figures based on solid research.
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- Drugs and Rights (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Public Policy) by Douglas N. Husak in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Is There a Duty to Obey the Law? (For and Against) by Christopher Wellman in Front Matter
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