In Your Own Words, Explain the Principle of AN EYE

question 38

Essay

In your own words, explain the principle of AN EYE FOR AN EYE that was discussed in Chapter 6. What (alleged) counterexamples to it does Stephen Nathanson give? Do you agree that those are genuine counterexamples to the principle? Why or why not?

---

Definitions:

Same-Sex Affection

Emotional or physical attraction between two individuals of the same gender.

Publicly Tolerated

Accepted or allowed by society, often without formal approval but also without active opposition.

United States

A federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal district, known for its significant influence on world politics, economy, and culture, located primarily in North America.

Brother-Sister Marriages

Marital or sexual relationships between siblings, observed in certain historical periods or cultures, often with royal or divine justifications.