Quote by Claude LeviStrauss

Our system is the height of absurdity, since we treat the culprit both as a child, so as to have the right to punish him, and as an adult, in order to deny him consolation.


Our system is the height of absurdity, since we treat the cu

Summary

This quote criticizes the contradictory nature of our legal system in dealing with criminals who are both treated as children for the sake of punishment and as adults by depriving them of emotional support. It points out the absurdity of this approach, highlighting the inconsistencies in how individuals are perceived and treated within the legal framework.

By Claude LeviStrauss
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