How does Utilitarianism and Kantianism differ on the issue of punishment?
April 12th, 2010
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a) Utilitarianism argues that punishment is always wrong because it brings pain into the world, Kant argues that punishment can be moral if it promotes social stability.
b) Utilitarianism argues that punishment is justified only if it brings about some greater good. Kant argues that punishment is justified only if it promotes social stability and harmony.
c) Utilitarianism argues that punishment is justified only if it brings about some greater good. Kant argues that punishment can be justified even if it does not bring about any greater good.
d) All of the above.
e) None of the above.
C. Utes only care about the results, no matter the process, and Kant is all about process, no matter the results.
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