Deterrence theory

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:logic
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:military
criminal justice
gptkbp:criticizedFor assumes rational actors
limited effectiveness in practice
gptkbp:field gptkb:international_relations
gptkb:military
criminology
gptkbp:focusesOn prevention of crime
prevention of aggression
gptkbp:hasType general deterrence
specific deterrence
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Deterrence theory
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Jeremy_Bentham
gptkb:Cesare_Beccaria
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Enlightenment_era
gptkbp:proposedBy threat of punishment prevents undesirable actions
gptkbp:relatedConcept gptkb:mutually_assured_destruction
gptkb:retributive_justice
rational choice theory
preventive war
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Arms_Race
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5