Which of the Following Best Captures the Main Question Nathanson

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best captures the main question Nathanson is addressing in "An Eye for an Eye"?

• A) Is the death penalty a justifiable response to all cases of intentional murder?
• B) Is proportional retributivism a more plausible theory than equality retributivism?
• C) Should the degree of a criminal's suffering be proportional to that of his or her victim?
• D) Is the death penalty justified on the basis of traditional principles of retributivism?

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for evidence that fits one’s beliefs while ignoring any evidence that does not fit those beliefs.

Convergent

Pertaining to an approach or process that involves bringing different elements together toward a common point or agreement.

Heuristic

A problem-solving approach that employs a practical method or various shortcuts to produce solutions that may not be perfect but are sufficient for the immediate goals.

Divergent

Thinking or a thought process that generates creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions, contrasting with convergent thinking.