Question

1. according to the retributivist argument, what is the purpose of legal punishment?

to punish people who do wrong because they deserve to be punished
to effectively prevent or reduce the number of crimes committed
to make committing crimes too costly
to help criminals think about the possible risks and benefits of committing crimes

Explanation:

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Define retributivism

Using the Legal Punishment and Philosophy of Law knowledge points.
Retributivism is a non-consequentialist theory holding that punishment is justified because the offender deserves it.

Analyze the options

Consequentialist goals like deterrence or prevention contrast with retributive justice.

• Option 1 focuses purely on desert.
• Options 2, 3, and 4 focus on crime prevention, costs, and risk-benefit utility.

Select the correct option

The first option directly aligns with retributive desert.
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<mcq-correct>To punish people who do wrong because they deserve to be punished</mcq-correct>
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<mcq-option>To make committing crimes too costly</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>To help criminals think about the possible risks and benefits of committing crimes</mcq-option>
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• Option 1 focuses purely on desert.
• Options 2, 3, and 4 focus on crime prevention, costs, and risk-benefit utility.

Select the correct option

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