Classic Audiobook Collection Criminal man - according to the classification of Cesare Lombroso by Gina Lombroso ~ Full Audiobook [science]
Jan 15, 2026
Dive into the intriguing world of early criminology as Gina Lombroso decodes crime through biological and psychological lenses. Explore the classification of criminals, from the 'born criminal' to those driven by passion. Learn about the peculiar traits connecting physical appearances and behaviors to criminality. The podcast raises compelling questions about free will and the potential for societal rehabilitation over mere punishment. Hear case studies that reveal the complex interplay of heredity, environment, and mental health in shaping criminal behavior.
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Villella's Skull Revelation
- Lombroso described discovering a median occipital fossa in the skull of brigand Villella during a post-mortem.
- That revelation sparked his atavism hypothesis linking criminals to primitive types.
Shift From Infamy To Prevention
- Lombroso and modern penalists urged lighter infamy and longer segregation, plus prevention (divorce laws, anti-alcohol measures, child support).
- They recommended shifting punishment toward diagnosis, treatment, and social prophylaxis.
Linking Epilepsy And Criminality
- Lombroso tied born criminality, moral insanity, and epilepsy into a single degenerative spectrum.
- He proposed a criminal epilepsy form where irritation spreads chronically, producing persistent antisocial impulses.
