A historical-style painting depicting Cesare Lombroso, Enrico Ferri, Sigmund Freud, and another thinker, each representing different criminological schools—Biological, Positivist, Psychoanalytic, and Social—highlighting their contributions to the study of mental disorders in criminology.

Schizophrenia and Psychopathy in Criminology: A Comparative Analysis

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Introduction: Schizophrenia and Psychopathy The study of criminal behavior has always been closely linked with the understanding of human psychology and mental health. From the earliest days of criminology, scholars have attempted to explain why certain individuals engage in deviant or violent acts while others, despite facing similar conditions, do not. Within this context, the…

Prominent Figures in Criminology and Their Contributions to Understanding Criminal Behavior

The Founders of Criminology: Key Philosophers Who Shaped the Field

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Cesare Lombroso Biological Theory of Crime: Often regarded as one of the founders of modern criminology, Cesare Lombroso introduced the idea that some individuals are biologically predisposed to criminal behavior due to inherited traits. Facial Features and Crime: Lombroso suggested that certain physical characteristics, such as skull shape and facial structure, could indicate a tendency…