Why Did Bentham Refer to Punishment of Criminals as a Calculus

question 183

Multiple Choice

Why did Bentham refer to punishment of criminals as a calculus?

• A)It was difficult to equate.
• B)It required many calculations.
• C)It has both positive and negative sanctions.
• D)It has neither positive nor negative sanctions.

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