The “Hegelian issue” in Günther Jakobs’ Theory of Criminal Intent (dolus)

The essay concerns the theory of penal functionalism and in particular the Hegelian roots of the theory of intention developed by Günther Jakobs and recently analyzed in Kritik des Vorsatzbegriffs (2020). In particular, the author highlights the aporias and critical issues of a purely functionalist foundation of intention.

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Rechtsphilosophie
Published
2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.5771/2364-1355-2025-1-63
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Criminal Law and Policy
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The “Hegelian issue” in Günther Jakobs’ Theory of Criminal Intent (dolus)

Gabriele Civello
Rechtsphilosophie
Criminal Law and Policy
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The “Hegelian issue” in Günther Jakobs’ Theory of Criminal Intent (dolus)

Gabriele Civello
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Abstract

The essay concerns the theory of penal functionalism and in particular the Hegelian roots of the theory of intention developed by Günther Jakobs and recently analyzed in Kritik des Vorsatzbegriffs (2020). In particular, the author highlights the aporias and critical issues of a purely functionalist foundation of intention.

RechtsphilosophieVol. 11(1)
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