In Considering Public Policy About Punishment,a Utilitarian Would Argue That

question 34

Multiple Choice

In considering public policy about punishment,a utilitarian would argue that punishment is justified if ______.

• A)the pain and suffering to those who are punished is outweighed by the benefits of punishment
• B)those benefits cannot be achieved with less suffering
• C)those benefits cannot be achieved at a lower cost to those who are being punished
• D)all of these

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Definitions:

Archive

A collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.

Publicize

To make something widely known or promoted to the public through various means of communication.

Sociological Community

A group of people living in a common geographical area or connected by shared interests and social interactions, studied within the context of sociology.

Altruism

The principle or practice of concern for the welfare of others, often at one's own expense or without expecting personal gain.