Karl Binding

German lawyer and legal theorist

Karl Binding - German lawyer and legal theorist
Born

1841
184 years ago

Died

April 7th, 1920
105 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

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A prominent German lawyer and jurist, focused on legal theories and euthanasia debates. Contributed to the field of psychiatry and law through works that examined the intersection of morality and legal principles. Advocated for the legalization of euthanasia, provoking significant ethical discussions in the early 20th century. His treatises examined issues surrounding criminal law and the legal status of individuals with mental illnesses.

Advocated for the legalization of euthanasia

Contributed to legal theories on moral and ethical issues

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