Schirach – Strafe (Punishment)

Book page: schirach-strafe-punishment

From: Quotes batch 22

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Concept

“The concept of justice is often at odds with the concept of truth; the law is a structure built to manage the former.” (p. 14)

Behavior

“Criminal behavior is frequently a moment of total irrationality that the court then tries to explain with logical motives.” (p. 78)

Game Theory

“A trial is a game of narratives where the goal is not to prove what happened, but to tell the most plausible story.” (p. 112)

Cognition

“The judge must maintain a ‘controlled cognition,’ setting aside personal empathy to follow the cold requirements of the code.” (p. 156)

Memory

“The memory of a witness is the most fragile piece of evidence, yet it is the one the jury trusts the most.” (p. 201)