School of Thoughts in Criminology

Flashcards covering schools of thought in criminology and key figures related to their development.

Demonological School

A perspective in criminology that views criminal behavior as a result of being possessed by evil spirits.

Classical School

A school of thought that emphasizes free will and rationality in human behavior.

Neo-Classical School

An adaptation of the Classical School that incorporates elements of modern understanding of criminal behavior.

Positivist School

A perspective that relies on scientific methods and empirical evidence to study criminal behavior.

Alexander Lacassagne

A criminologist known for his focus on the biological aspects of criminal behavior.

Adolphe Quetelet

A statistician and sociologist who applied statistical methods to social phenomena, including crime.

Free Will

The idea that individuals have the power to make choices independent of external determinants.

Hedonism

A philosophical belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good.

Utilitarianism

A doctrine that actions are right if they promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.

Stephen Schafer

An important figure in criminology known for his work on social structures affecting crime.

Urbanization

The increase in population in urban areas, often linked to changes in social structure.

Migration

The movement of people from one place to another, impacting social dynamics and crime.

Charles Louis Montesquieu

A political philosopher known for his theory on laws related to geography.

Robert Ezra Park

A sociologist known for his studies on urban life and social ecology.

Earnest Burgess

A sociologist associated with the Chicago School of Sociology, focusing on urban environments.