Character development is emphasized in the Classic School as a middle ground between positivism and hard determinism.

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The Classic School of criminology emphasizes the concept of free will and rational choice, rather than character development, as the basis for understanding criminal behavior. It contrasts with positivism, which looks at determinants beyond an individual's control (such as biological or social factors), and does not specifically seek a middle ground with hard determinism.

Character Development Is Emphasized in the Classic School as a Middle