Why, According to Van Den Haag Can Death Not Be

question 53

Multiple Choice

Why, according to van den Haag can death not be, in itself, a dehumanizing punishment?

• A) Death is our common human fate so it cannot be argued to be "inhuman."
• B) We only punish autonomous and responsible human beings with death.
• C) It has been a common punishment throughout human history.
• D) A punishment is only dehumanizing if inflicted on the innocent.

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