Theories of Punishment

Question 1

Utilitarianism

Answer 1

> assumes we are all rational
punihsment is a means to achieve happiness in society
does not care about morality
hedonism
focus on outcomes - make choices to avoid pain
humanistic and instrumentalist

Question 2

Retributive

Answer 2

> punishment is appropriate response to crime
morality - right vs wrong
lex talonis
secular penance
respect for agency and free will
censure

Question 3

What is end game of the two theories

Answer 3

> neither considers mental illness or drug addiction
hard to measure and answer
deterrence does not work