Specific deterrence theory posits that individuals who are punished for committing crimes are less likely to reoffend in the future. The rationale is that the experience of punishment serves as a direct warning, discouraging the offender from engaging in similar behavior again. By imposing consequences, the legal system aims to reduce recidivism and promote rehabilitation. This theory emphasizes the impact of personal consequences on individual behavior rather than broader societal effects.
The theory of punishment that argues that the reason for punishment is too stop the specific person and other from doing the same criminal act is the theory of deterrence.
preventing an attack by threatening retaliation against the potential attacker
severity of punishment
Who uses the Sword(or nuclear weapons) will be killed by the sword(by nuclear weapons).Because we like our lives und dont want to be killed,we will not take the risk to start a war.Mutual deterrence ist the "law of rationality"Suicid is irrational. Theory of mutual deterrence becomes obsolet,when religious fanatism eliminates the fear to die. Mutual deterrence theory is based on the "equilibrium of Powers" It does not work efficiently for Peacekeeping politics,when there is no perfect Information about real military potentials (own and others).Believed Superiority might cause an attack with convential weapons.A nuclear war has no winners at all.Mutual deterrence therefore is the Strategie to prevent the total selfextinction of all mankind.
If you have a nuke no other country would want to mess with you thus "deterring" them from attacking
The thinking is if the race to gather destructive weapons was deterred then the arms race would be secondary and nations would stop.
Gabriel Palmer-Fernandez has written: 'Deterrence and the crisis in moral theory' -- subject(s): Deterrence (Strategy), Just war doctrine, Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of Nuclear warfare, Moral and ethical aspects of War, Nuclear warfare, War
The concept you are referring to is known as deterrence theory, and it is commonly attributed to the classical school of criminology, particularly Cesare Beccaria, an Italian criminologist who wrote about deterrence in his work "On Crimes and Punishments" in 1764. Beccaria argued that individuals weigh the benefits and costs of their actions and will be deterred from committing crimes if the punishment is severe and certain.
During the 1970s, the prevailing theory of correcting offender behavior was based on principles of deterrence and punishment. The focus was more on retribution and incapacitation rather than rehabilitation. This led to the implementation of harsher sentencing laws and the rise of mass incarceration.
The theory of deterrence states that, "if the consequence of committing a crime outweighs the benefit of the crime itself, the individual will be deterred from committing the crime (Associated Content). http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/32600/evolution_of_deterrence_crime_theory_pg2.html?cat=37>.
Inductive theory involves forming general principles based on specific observations, moving from specific instances to broader conclusions. Deductive theory involves applying general principles to specific situations, moving from general concepts to specific predictions or explanations. Essentially, inductive reasoning builds from observation to theory, while deductive reasoning applies theory to specific situations.
Deterrence in arms theory means keeping enough of the right kind of weapons to keep your opponent at bay, i.e., he will be afraid to attack you because he could unleash more force than he could fight.