Cesare Lombroso
1835 - 1909
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Biography
Cesare Lombroso was an Italian criminologist, physician, and founder of the Italian School of Positivist Criminology. He is best known for his theories on criminal behavior, where he believed that criminals were biological throwbacks to a more primitive stage of human evolution. Lombroso's work laid the foundation for modern criminology by emphasizing the importance of scientific research and empirical evidence in understanding criminal behavior. His controversial ideas sparked debate and influenced the development of forensic psychology and criminal profiling.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Criminals are born with a predisposition to crime.
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The study of criminals can provide valuable insights into human nature.
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Every criminal is a kind of anthropological monster.
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Theories of criminal behavior must be based on scientific evidence.
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To understand crime, we must study the individual criminal as well as societal factors.