Vindicatory Justice

This book offers a new lens on the interplay between law and revenge, emphasizing the legitimacy of vendetta within a broader justice framework in Vindicatory Justice.

This volume presents a fresh theoretical perspective on the law/revenge binary, challenging the conventional notion that revenge is devoid of legal, moral, or rational aspects. Instead, Vindicatory Justice introduces a nuanced model of justice known as 'vindicatory,' wherein acts of vendetta are recognized as legitimate actions. This model emphasizes that the essence of these actions extends beyond mere vengeance, incorporating settlement processes aimed at achieving peace or 'composition.'

The first section of the book, titled 'Vindicatory Justice: Conceptual Analyses and Forerunners,' delves into the fundamental nature of vindicatory justice, providing insights into the frameworks that characterize vindicatory systems. This exploration sets the stage for understanding how these systems function and the principles that underpin them.

In the second part, 'Mapping Vindicatory Justice,' the author illustrates the intricate interplay between composition and sanctioned revenge through diverse sociolegal examples. This comprehensive analysis reveals that, when viewed through a long-term historical lens, both composition and authorized revenge emerge as integral components of a unified legal system, even if one aspect may appear more prominent in certain cultural contexts. Overall, Vindicatory Justice encourages readers to reconsider the complexities of revenge within legal frameworks.