Which of the Following Best Captures Nathanson's Main Conclusion in "An

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best captures Nathanson's main conclusion in "An Eye for an Eye"?

• A) Proportional retributivism is a far more plausible principle of punishment than equality retributivism.
• B) Traditional versions of retributivism do not offer adequate support for the death penalty.
• C) The death penalty for murderers is best supported on the basis of a version of "payback" retributivism.
• D) It follows from proportional retributivism that the death penalty is deserved in some, but not all, cases of killing.

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