Why Is It Important for Bentham That Laws Be Structured

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for Bentham that laws be structured in such a way that people are incentivized to act morally?

• A) to reflect the understanding of morality of a given society
• B) to be sure that laws properly punish those who break social norms
• C) to ensure that laws correspond to physical desires for pleasure and avoidance of pain
• D) to allow for free will to properly be chosen by agents

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