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| − | '''Retribution''' is | + | '''Retribution''' is a victim centered concept of justice for a [[sin]] or a [[crime]]. |
Retribution was once a primary justification for [[criminal punishment]]. In the exclusion of morality from schools and intellectual discourse, retribution is generally not taught in law school as a justification for criminal punishment. It has been largely replaced by a [[utilitarian]] justification for criminal punishment, such as [[deterrence]] or [[rehabilitation]]. | Retribution was once a primary justification for [[criminal punishment]]. In the exclusion of morality from schools and intellectual discourse, retribution is generally not taught in law school as a justification for criminal punishment. It has been largely replaced by a [[utilitarian]] justification for criminal punishment, such as [[deterrence]] or [[rehabilitation]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:34, July 12, 2016
Retribution is a victim centered concept of justice for a sin or a crime.
Retribution was once a primary justification for criminal punishment. In the exclusion of morality from schools and intellectual discourse, retribution is generally not taught in law school as a justification for criminal punishment. It has been largely replaced by a utilitarian justification for criminal punishment, such as deterrence or rehabilitation.