The Legalization of Drugs

Klappentext This book presents two philosophical views on the legalization of drugs. Zusammenfassung In the US today the use or possession of many drugs is a criminal offense. Husak argues in favor of drug decriminalization! by clarifying the meaning of crucial terms. de Marneffe argues against drug legalization! demonstrating why drug prohibition is necessary to protect young people from self-destructive drug use. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I. Husak: 1. The meaning of drug decriminalization; 2. How should we evaluate alternative drug policies?; 3. Reasons to criminalize drug use; 4. Reasons to decriminalize; 5. Drug legalization; Part II. de Marneffe: 6. An argument for drug prohibition; 7. Drug prohibition and liberalism; 8. Alcohol and other drugs; 9. Epistemic concerns.

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This book presents two philosophical views on the legalization of drugs.

Résumé
In the US today the use or possession of many drugs is a criminal offense. Husak argues in favor of drug decriminalization, by clarifying the meaning of crucial terms. de Marneffe argues against drug legalization, demonstrating why drug prohibition is necessary to protect young people from self-destructive drug use.

Contenu
Part I. Husak: 1. The meaning of drug decriminalization; 2. How should we evaluate alternative drug policies?; 3. Reasons to criminalize drug use; 4. Reasons to decriminalize; 5. Drug legalization; Part II. de Marneffe: 6. An argument for drug prohibition; 7. Drug prohibition and liberalism; 8. Alcohol and other drugs; 9. Epistemic concerns.