The genesis of criminological theory of criminal personality: from antiquity to the turn of the 20th century

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The genesis of criminal personality theory development is studied based on a brief analysis of the history of scientific thought and criminological approaches from ancient times to the turn of the 20th century. The problem of criminal personality is studied as a complex, multi-stage task, which is an integral part of the science of criminology, which has traditionally not been given sufficient attention, since initially it was the issues of crime that were at the center of scientific research, but as science developed and modern conditions and realities changed, priority began to shift to personal approaches. It is concluded that even in modern conditions this problem does not lose its relevance: both at the theoretical and practical level, caused by the obvious need for its development in order to ensure effective counteraction to criminal manifestations.

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Viktor A. SHESTAK

Sukharev Moscow Academy of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation

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Dr. Sci. (Law), Associate Professor, Professor of Forensics Department

Russian Federation, 12 Vrubel St., Moscow, 125080, Russian Federation

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